Eat Naturally
Homemade Mayo
Why in the world would I need to have a homemade mayo recipe when it is so abundant in the store? I’ll tell you why. Its all about the ingredients.
Read MoreAfter-Dinner Mints for Dogs
The recipe for making after-dinner mints for dogs was birthed from the frustration of pulling SO MUCH invasive mint from my onion garden. Go figure. That frustrating thing that I thought I didn’t want, ended up being a fun treat for my senior beloved pet.
Read MoreBest Ginger Miso Dressing
Who doesn’t love a great salad? More importantly, who doesn’t love a great ginger miso dressing? This recipe is by far my vote for the best ginger miso dressing. This is another great dressing that works well as a dip for spring rolls or egg rolls.
Read MoreNutritious Bubblegum Smoothie
Looking for that special fun smoothie, that you know is nutritious but also makes you happy? What could make you happier than bubblegum flavor? This nutritious bubblegum smoothie checks all of the boxes. Most importantly, it doesn’t form an undigestible lump in your stomach like bubblegum does when you swallow it! You not only will not have to worry about swallowing this! Your body will love you for it.
Read MorePico De Gallo Recipe
This pico de gallo recipe is a delicious and easy salsa-like delight! Personally, I prefer this simple recipe over canned or jarred salsa any day. It is so fresh and an absolute necessity for a simple snack.
Read MoreHealthy Wheat Flour or Gluten-Free Flour?
Healthy Wheat Flours or Gluten-Free Flour? Many years ago, I started exploring the idea of going gluten-free. The reason for it stemmed from a food intolerance test that seemed to reflect that I had an sensitivity to wheat. I talked a little bit about that here. Ultimately, all of this information led to the same…
Read MoreHealthy Dog Food Recipe
A healthy dog food recipe is just as important in my quest for living naturally, as my human recipes! As wonderful as I feel like a homemade food is best for my Lotus, I do think about making sure that her food is nutritionally balanced. That is why I include Dinovite in every recipe I…
Read MoreMake Kale Chips 2 ways
Admittedly, kale is very earthy and “green” tasting. This type of taste doesn’t always go over well with kids or adults, so often people try to hide it in soups and cooked dishes. For the most part, this isn’t the worst idea but it really doesn’t capitalize on the best parts of kale… the nutrition!
Read MoreBest Sourdough Bread Recipe
This sourdough bread recipe has only three ingredients: Water, salt, and flour! It is a 100% heritage flour. It is surprisingly fluffier than most sourdough rye recipes that I’ve tried. The flavor is amazing and goes well with anything you would normally put in a sandwich. (Yum!) Yet, this recipe does not include any type…
Read MoreEasy Sauerkraut Recipe
Most of the enzymes are lost during the canning process. Even though some of the nutrition may still be somewhat in the canned foods, it isn’t necessarily as nutritious in that it isn’t as usable in the body as a fermented food. This sauerkraut recipe maintains the enzymes and nutritional benefits to benefit our bodies!
Read More3 Great Ways to Use Beef Tallow
Before I can show you 3 great ways to use beef tallow, I first need to explain what beef tallow is! Pastured, organic beef tallow is the product of cooking down beef fat. Therefore, when our family purchased our 1/4 of a cow, we couldn’t resist when we were asked if we wanted the bones…
Read MoreHow to Grow Microgreens (or sprouts) Without a Kit
When you grow and eat microgreens, you could increase your nutrition intake. These greens are 4 to 40 times as much nutrition per volume as their mature counterpart, depending on the crop. From broccoli to kohlrabi, there are several varieties of microgreens to grow!
Read MoreHomemade Granola Bars for Energy and Brain Health
These homemade granola bars are a wonderful snack for brain power and energy throughout the day!
Read MoreMake Your Own Nut Butter
Make Your Own Nut Butter There are a lot of dairy-free products in the market. However, store shelf (even refrigerated) products are lacking in the enzymes needed to properly absorb the nutrition in the drink/food into our bodies. Federal regulations require a pasteurization process that eliminates these essential nutrients. This post shows you how to…
Read MoreMaking Nut or Seed Milks
There are a lot of dairy-free products in the market but store shelf products are lacking in the enzymes needed to properly absorb the nutrition in the drink/food into our bodies. This post tells you how to make nut and seed milks that are nutrient dense.
Read MoreHealthy Freezer Fudge
This recipe is a great alternative to processed fudge or candy during the holiday seasons. In this particular recipe, I like to use homemade almond nut butter, but you do not have to. Feel free to use pecans or other nuts mixed in.
Read MoreHealthy Turmeric Latte Recipe
In addition to being unique and unexpected, the benefits of this healthy turmeric latte (sometimes referred to as Golden Milk) are endless.
Read MoreHealthy Hot Chocolate
There are so many wonderful alternatives to coffee if it isn’t beneficial for you! I’m starting here, with this recipe for healthy hot chocolate. It’s nutritious, delicious and versatile.
Read MoreGingerbread Cookies with Gluten-Free Ingredients
These festive gingerbread cookies are delicious, without all of the processed ingredients of a store-bought cookie. They are chewy and versatile even though they have gluten-free ingredients. Note: I use a rye starter to give it a little more tang. It may not be suitable for those looking for completely gluten-free. You may substitute with a little more liquid and gluten-free flour to omit.
Read MoreMake Butter in a Blender
Real organic butter made with raw milk is exceptional for our health. More and more studies are coming out to show the benefits of not only butter, but fat in general.
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