I made this Lavender Lemon (banana, dairy, & coconut free) probiotic, paleo AND Whole 30 ice cream in my Instagram stories (I hope you saw it!) and have been savoring it secretly until now. I used Vital Proteins Beauty Water that contains Bacillus Coagulans (a probiotic … [Read more...]
Immune Boosting Bone Broth Pops
BONE BROTH isn't just for soup and sippin'. These GUT HEALING and IMMUNE BOOSTING pops will have your tong wanting more! I always have Bare Bones and Fire Cider (immune booster!) on hand and used those kumquats I picked from my friend's orchard. DO … [Read more...]
Cookie Dough Cheesecake
I've been keeping this (nut free) Cookie Dough Cheesecake recipe under wraps (hey, I can't show you everything I do in my Instagram stories) and couldn't wait to share with you all! Sorry I can't ACTUALLY share it with you, but I guess you'll just have to make it yourself and … [Read more...]
Slippery Elm Benefits (UC, Crohns, IBS, GERD and more!)
Ever heard of Slippery Elm? I take it whenever my stomach is inflamed, but it does more than just calm the stomach. Slippery elm is a tree, and the inner bark (not the whole bark) has been shown to treat a number of digestive issues. What makes it so great? It contains mucilage, … [Read more...]
Gelatin – Why I Take It Every Day
I get asked on @lilsipper what the benefits are gelatin. First, I always make sure it's grass-fed (like the kind I now take from Further Food). Be aware, other brands like Knox are sourced from pork!? I take it primarily for gut health due to Crohn's, IBS, etc., but the benefits … [Read more...]
Raw Honey Health Benefits
WHY CHOOSE RAW? When we think of "raw", we think of "uncooked" - and that's what raw honey is. Commercial honey is often heavily processed and may even have been chemically refined. Excessive heat destroys the natural enzymes, vitamins, and minerals in honey. Filtering and … [Read more...]
Pureed Meat
If you have a difficult time digesting meat but need to get in essential proteins only animals can provide for optimal health, try pureeing it! I've been doing it for years now, and let me tell you...I love it! It's great as a dip (think hummus) or alone with a spoon. I don't add … [Read more...]
Raw Sprouted Hummus
I made my own RAW SPROUTED HUMMUS in my Instagram stories (were you following the frickn' 3 day process?). It's not hard, and not even time consuming, you just have to wait. But well worth it cuz these flavors are bangn! Make your own and you'll save a ton of $$$ cuz the spouted … [Read more...]
6 Veggie You Should Eat Cooked
Many veggies are great fresh like zucchini, cucumbers, salad greens - some need to be cooked for better absorption in the body. Below are seven veggies you should take the time to prepare before consuming. Asparagus It won’t harm you to consume asparagus raw, but cooking … [Read more...]