The World Health Organization recently put out a statement that processed meats and red meat are linked to cancer. So what does this mean for us? Do we need to change the way we're eating? Here are my thoughts on the topic.
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For a lot of people, Halloween can come with a candy binge. So how do you get back on track after a Halloween candy binge while still staying healthy, physically and mentally. Here are a few things to think about.
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October is coming to and end and that means it's time to talk monthly favorites! This month I'm sharing my favorite healthy foods, an app I've been spending way too much time on, and more!
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No one likes being sick and everyone wishes they could get over their cold faster. While you can't shorten the length of a cold once you get it, there are a few natural remedies you can use to relieve your symptoms and feel better.
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Caramel apples are a fun fall dessert, but most recipes use corn syrup or other weird ingredients. Not this one! You can make caramel apples only using real, whole food ingredients and they taste amazing! Here's how.
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6 medium apples
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Sucanat or other unrefined cane sugar
1/2 cup honey
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings such a crushed nuts or coconut (optional)
Food/candy thermometer
Wooden sticks for handles
With Halloween comes Trick-or-Treating, but what do you do if you're a health conscious parent trying to raise healthy kids? Should you let your kids trick-or-treat? Ban it all together? Pay them for their candy? Here's my advice.
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Fall means pumpkin everything! If you're a pumpkin fan, why not make your own pumpkin puree at home? It's simple, easy, and you can use it the same way as you would the stuff from the can.
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1 or more whole pumpkins
If you love all of the warm, cozy spices we use in the fall, you probably wish you could make your whole house smell like them. You totally can and all you need are a few simple ingredients that you probably already have!
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Lard gets a bad rap, but it's a great cooking fat when you get it from pastured pigs. You just have to learn how to render it. The good news is, the rendering process isn't complicated or difficult to do. Here's some background on lard and a tutorial to render it yourself.
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September is coming to an end and that means it's favorites time! This month I'm sharing my favorite seasonal foods, a fun new kitchen gadget that I love, an awesome clothing find, and more!
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Fat is an important part of a healthy diet, but which fats are healthy and which ones aren't? In the past it's been said that unsaturated fats were the healthy ones, but it turns out that isn't exactly right. Here's the breakdown when it comes to healthy and unhealthy fats.
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There's a big myth about fat that just won't go away. Unfortunately, years of incorrect information has brought us to a place where a lot of people simply don't know the facts about fat. So what's the truth about fat and should it be incorporated into our diet?
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Cold and flu season is coming up and no one wants to get sick. While there's no sure fire way to keep illness at bay, there are several things you can do to give yourself the best chance at fighting these viruses and not getting sick. Here are my 8 tips to prevent a cold naturally.
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People always say that you should face your fears, but sometimes that's a bad idea. I accidentally faced one of my fears and it was not a good situation. Here's what I think you must do before you face one of your fears.
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School might be in session, but summer food is still here! We all need some healthy dinner inspiration, so I'm sharing a few of the meals that I've cooked up recently. Also, all of these meals have tomatoes in them. Just trying to upgrade my #TomatoQueen status. :D
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No matter what, do you always feel like you're hungry? If you are dealing with an insatiable appetite, you aren't alone. There are a lot of things that can affect your hunger and the situation is a little different for each us. I'm going through a bunch of them so you can start to figure out what is going on in your case.
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Local corn on the cob is delicious, but it doesn't last forever. However, you can still enjoy it all year long if you freeze some for later. Here's how to freeze corn so you can have a little piece of summer even on winter's coldest days.
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Fresh corn on the cob
Making the decision to live a healthier life is a big step, but a lot of us struggle when it comes to getting the rest of our family on board. It's especially hard if your partner in life isn't on the same page. So what do you do when the the people closest to you aren't interested in making healthy changes or your husband is a junk food junkie? These are my tips.
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One of my favorite places is the farmers market, especially during the transition from one season to the next. There are so many delicious fruits and veggies to choose from! Here's everything I got on my most recent farmers market trip in late August.
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August is almost over and that means it's time to talk about my August favorites! This month I'm sharing a couple plants in my garden that are giving me some delicious food, a healthy living app, and natural shampoo and conditioner.
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