You may have read my recent post about the benefits of pasture-raised (aka grass-fed) beef, but if you happened to miss it you can read it HERE. The same principals apply to dairy cattle, as they do beef cattle- what they produce (butter, milk, or meat) is of better quality and better for us and our health if they are raised on grass as compared to conventional grain fed ...
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Terrific Tempeh
Tempeh belongs the the same family as tofu, seitan, and other soy products. Unlike tofu, tempeh is actually made from fermented soy. The fact that tempeh is fermented should not be overlooked, because it actually makes the protein more easily digested. The fermentation process also increases the bioavailability and solubility of nutrients such as calcium. Tempeh is also less ...
Amazing Almond Milk
Almond milk is an excellent dairy milk alternative for those who are lactose intolerant or vegan, but that is not why I choose it regularly as my dairy milk substitute! It does taste great, better than cow’s milk, and works well in almost every recipe I have attempted that may have previously required dairy milk. Here are some of the reasons that I reach for almond milk over ...
Commendable Coconut Oil
Lately there has been a ton of hype surrounding coconuts! If I recall it seems to have started with coconut water making its strong debut a few years ago, being touted for its electrolytes and rehydrating qualities. After coconut water took the world by storm, other coconut products followed suit. Coconut oil has recently gained a strong foot hold as well(which can be measured ...
Benefits of Pasture-Raised Beef
You may have read a previous post where I mentioned I used to be a vegetarian! Yes, that is true, and mainly do to my love and compassion for animals. I never felt very healthy when I was a vegetarian, as I would feel hungry all the time and crave unhealthy foods with empty carbs and LOTS of sugar. I would wake up in the morning thinking “I NEED icecream NOW!” I thought I ...
Healthful Hemp
Hemp seeds do come from the cannabis plant, but from a different variety than the one that is used to make marijuana, so no need to be alarmed (no THC)! Hemp seeds are completely safe to eat, and in fact are VERY good for you! Hulled hemp seeds have a nutty flavor that make them a super addition to yogurt, smoothies, cereal, or salads. Three tablespoons contain 10 ...
Benefits of Blue (fruits and veggies that is!)
Fruits and veggies come in so many beautiful deep and vibrant hues that range the color spectrum. You may have heard that the more color in your fruits and veggies, the more nutritious they are, and that is true! We can incorporate more nutrients into our diet by adding colorful varieties, and it makes eating that much more enjoyable! Dark greens such as spinach and kale is a ...
The Amazing Ch-ch-ch-Chia Seed
Do you remember the CHIA PET? Not only is the chia seed used to create that fluffy green tchotchke that used to adorn your windowsill back in the 80's (or maybe still does!?), but now you should EAT them too! Chia seeds are small black and white seeds from the Salvia Hispanica plant. They are tiny nutritious powerhouses that are easy to incorporate into your diet. ...
