Oh, the flurry of excitement of back to school time! Shiny, new school supplies and autumn clothes. Let’s take this opportunity to make a fresh start with our children’s meals as well. I urge my students to reassess their dietary habits yearly, just like a corporation regularly evaluates its efficiency and productivity. I urge you […]
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For a growing family, I can’t think of a more perfect food than eggs. Rich in fat-soluble vitamins like A and D, eggs are an economical source of complete protein. But beware: all eggs are not created equal. I wanted to share these pictures with you to show the comparison between the fresh eggs from
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These cheeping babies outside my door have made me aware of their presence lately by their constant squawking. Not to get too philosophical, but passing by them the other day made me stop and ponder our role as parents. Like these little birds, our children are completely dependent on us. If the mama bird doesn’t
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Is there anything more inviting than the smell of baking bread? Freshly-baked bread spread with rich butter seems like one of the most wholesome things we could feed our families until we read about the problems associated with gluten, refined flours, or unsoaked grains. Perhaps, like I was, you’re confused by all the conflicting messages
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I can’t imagine what my life would be like without homeopathy. It has changed my life, and the lives of my entire family, too. Years ago, I thought antibiotics were appropriate simply because my doctor said they were. I fell for immunotherapy and my allergies were driven to a deeper, more entrenched state. I firmly
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I’ve made a little discovery. I can make crackers in infinite flavors and with a myriad of ingredients. They can be high or low carb, gluten free or include lots o’ gluten. They can be savory when I add cheese and olives, or sweet like graham crackers when I use a touch of cinnamon and
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What a week at Homeopathy Works! I’m very excited and just as busy preparing for my upcoming webinar system, How to Raise a Drug Free Family. So, while I’m perfecting this year-long course, I’ll leave you with a brief consideration. A friend of mine, Liz Pitfield, uses this quote from Wendell Berry on her email
I love good food. Even my favorite movies attest to this: Big Night, Chocolat, Julie and Julia. And when it comes to foodstuff, I have a difficult time getting past the low-fat paradigm. As far as I’m concerned: fat is where it’s at. Now, not all fats are the same. Think of the distinction between
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I’d like to thank The Healthy Home Economist for first sharing the following post with her readers. Now, I’m glad to share it with you, too. The quality of the teeth represents the status of the bone structure of the body. Therefore, it’s important that the teeth be sound. If they are, the bones
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Wouldn’t you love to give a great gift this Christmas? I have three suggestions this year. They’re homemade and delicious, but don’t worry, that doesn’t mean you’ll be slaving over a hot stove! These are easy, but beware. You’ll want to make a couple extra batches for yourself. Chutney…Kick it up a notch when you
Ho-Ho-Ho! Munch. Munch. Read More »