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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
What To Do If You Have Yeast Overgrowth
If you want to kick a yeast overgrowth in the bootay QUICK, here's what you need to do and why. Most important: De-stress (see this post why) Go on a low carb diet for 7 days and consume mainly: ✅Proteins like: lean chicken, grass-fed beef, and fish (avoid all processed meats … [Read more...]
Aloe Vera Benefits
Yes, we all grab an aloe vera leaf when we get a sun burn to help sooth the skin and help heal externally, but did you know...EATING ALOE VERA HELPS MORE THAN JUST SKIN BURNS! I have been eating the inside gel of the plant for years: why? I could go on and on in detail, … [Read more...]