Gelatin. I use it every day! In my coffee, in desserts, heck, I've even put it in my smoothies! But not all gelatin is created equal. As you already know, I've been consuming Vital Proteins products for about 3 years strong consistently - daily actually, and have reaped the … [Read more...]
The Epidemic Of Sponsored Posts
With sooooo many sponsored posts on Instagram these days, it's hard to know who to trust. There's nothing wrong with collaborating with a company, hey I do it too and I have nothing to hide.....BUT ONLY with companies / products I would personally consume. I never ever recommend … [Read more...]
Brown Rice Syrup – Is It Really Healthy?
Brown rice syrup seems to be hidden (and not so hidden) in almost everything these days. It's in so called "nutrition" bars, cereal, "healthy" ice cream, proteins powders in "brown rice syrup solids" form, and even yogurts. You'll also find many vegan friendly foods containing … [Read more...]
Fake vs Real Sourdough
Sourdough has made a comeback! And for good reason. Just like sprouted breads, soughdough is easier to digest. No, it's not sprouted, however it is fermented - that is, TRUE sourdough is. The real deal sourdough breads are long fermented and the dough ‘rests’ for four to six … [Read more...]
The Probiotic I Avoid
I've been silent about this for some time now...years actually. I just didn't know how to properly convey it all to my followers on Instagram. But now that I have a blog I feel I can explain things a little better. PLEASE READ EVERYTHING - trust me, I'm going somewhere with … [Read more...]
Elderberry Bread
Another 4 Ingredient, grain free bread! Ok, technically this is 5 ingredients cuz I added a little somn' somn'! I just got Flora Healthy's new Elderberry Crystals in the mail and couldn't wait to try it! The obvious choice would to mix it in yogurt and add it to my smoothies...so … [Read more...]
3 Ways Antibiotics Can Harm The Body (Besides The Obvious!)
Rarely do I go to the doctor...ever! Why? 1) They will tell me something I already know ("you're sick", "you have an infection" etc.) 2) The one way they treat a sickness is with antibiotics. Common bacterial infections are: • Pneumonia • Sinus infections (lasting more … [Read more...]
A Natural Way To Kill Bacteria In The Air!
Can Burning Sage Actually Clean The Air And Improve Your Health? Whether the season is summer, spring, fall or winter, it is a good idea to clean the air in your home regularly to get rid of germs and all the other unhealthy things you don’t want your family and pets to … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie Spice: More Than A Holiday Blend!
What is "pumpkin pie spice"? It's a mixture of 5 spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and clove. All of which are super spices! (at least I like to call them that!). Let's break this down one by one. NUTMEG Nutmeg is one of my favorite spices, but … [Read more...]