These are RAW cacao beans, (not to be confused with coco or chocolate) and have been eating them for 6+ years. ⚫️What is it? Cacao beans are roasted and ground to produce cocoa and, after further processing, are the basis of chocolate. When the beans are dried at low … [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...]
Stevia – It’s Just Another Chemical
What is this???? It's stevia! Why is it green? LISTEN UP! Below I explain why I avoid stevia EXCEPT when in this form. Most are already aware that stevia comes from the stevia plant/leaf, and because of this fact it is considered "natural". Yes, it is natural in it's purist … [Read more...]
Tomato Free Ketchup
Ketchup that's tomato free?! For all those avoiding nightshades, have a tomato allergy, or just want a healthy twist to the universal used sugar loaded sauce then try my CARROT KETCHUP for all the summer BBQ's (and every day after! lol) It's flippn' bomb! • Paleo • Gut … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Three of my go-to products got jiggy with it and somehow created this buffalo chicken pasta. They were mingling and marinating when I walked pasta them... Ingredients: 1 box Explore Cuisine organic red lentil penne (20% off: lilsipper) 2 chicken … [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...]
Veggie Chocolate Mousse
The best way to eat your greens.?? Yup, you heard me. GREENS! This chocolate mousse has got the goods from Organic Girl inside plus Vital Proteins (because gut health, duh!). DO IT.....no, but really. Ingredients: 1 cup Organic Girl's SuperGreens, firmly packed 7 oz greek … [Read more...]
4-Ingredient 3 Musketeers Bars
4-ingredient 3 Musketeers Bars!? For years (yes, years!) I've been trying to replicate a healthy version of one of my favorite childhood candy bars, and I'm happy to announce I've done it!?? The texture of the fluffy inside is just right, and it's flippin' bomb! DO IT!?? • Gut … [Read more...]