If you want an alternative to coffee, this is one of the next best things! Switch it up! Why? Why do you switch up your workout routine? Because your body get's used to doing the same thing every day if you don't. Same thing. Consuming the same thing every day doesn't give your … [Read more...]
Jicima Health Benefits (great for your gut!)
What is it? A root vegetable similar in texture to a turnip with a taste closer to an apple. Can be eaten raw or cooked (just not the skin as it's inedible). Health Benefits: Jicama contains a special type of fiber infused with oligofructose inulin, which has zero … [Read more...]
Hemp Seed Butter (plus all it’s HEALTH BENEFITS!)
I made flippin' HEMP SEED BUTTER in my Instagram stories today (I hope you saw it!) Not only does it taste delicious and saves you money, but the amazing health benefits of hemp may surprise you and you'd be all about it after reading (and making) this! Raw Hemp Seed … [Read more...]
Sprouted Nuts, Seeds, Legumes and Grains…Why They’re Better For Digestion.
Why Sprouted Foods Are Easier to Digest For many people, eating grains, beans, nuts and seeds is problematic when it comes to digestion and frequently causes inflammation. Sprouting is when the nut/seed/bean germinates and starts to grow into a little plant. The reason sprouted … [Read more...]
Olive Leaf Tea Benefits
2 IMPORTANT BENEFITS OF OLIVE LEAVES: (but there are so many more!) 1️⃣ Improves Immune System Olive leaves have antiviral properties, giving it the ability to prevent the common cold as well as treat dangerous viruses. The powerful compounds found in olive leaves destroy … [Read more...]
Raw Cacao – An Antioxidant Powerhouse
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...]