If I told you right now that you could eat this decadent, creamy, chocolatey dessert and it could strengthen your entire body would you believe it? Much like Popeye to his spinach, this 100% natural, paleo, high protein, super healthy chocolate pudding recipe includes an important (possibly magical) key ingredient that can be added to almost any food or drink for amazing health benefits for your entire body inside and…
Read moreAs a mom I find it difficult to pack healthy snacks that are high in protein, easily packable, and that my daughter can eat in less than the allotted 5 minute snack time (sad but true). She often complains that the other kids are enjoying “better” snacks than her banana or carrot sticks (like Anna and Elsa fruit snacks or yogurt with m&ms -gasp!). I’ve googled and tried many recipes that will help…
Read moreEver wanted to be a Magician? Well, Perfect Bovine Gelatin, in addition to being great for you, can also give you magical powers. It allows you to turn liquid into solid, or at least jelly like blobs! Gelatin has the cool ability to gel, thicken or set liquids. One scoop of Perfect Bovine Gelatin can gel about 16 ounces of liquid. While gelatin is not very hard to…
Read moreIf you often find yourself asking these questions then you might be experiencing Leptin Resistance. This article will explain what Leptin Resistance is, symptoms and testing for Leptin issues, and the natural ways to stabilize your Leptin. Leptin- The Dictator of Fat Leptin is the hormone that tells your body to stop eating when you are full. Leptin also controls cravings and plays an important role in your metabolism. When functioning well you…
Read moreMost likely when you think of Gelatin you think of fun, colorful, jiggling desserts or the adult version- Jello shots. Maybe you have a few favorite desert recipes of your own that include this amazingly healthy ingredient. Ingesting Gelatin (or it’s counterpart Collagen) is beneficial for almost every area of your body, including hair, skin, nails, joints and digestion, but are you aware of all the other amazing things you can…
Read moreHave you hopped on the podcast bandwagon yet? If not, it doesn’t cost you anything to try it out and see if you like it. This is a super easy way to learn new things, and stay up to date on topics you are interested in … such as … Health & Wellness! I Heart Health Podcasts If you are a health-nut like me, maybe you can never get enough…
Read moreSummer is officially here! The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and the pool covers are finally coming off. That means … It’s time to fire up the grill! Add these 5 superfoods to your seasonal barbecue menu to supercharge your healthy summer grilling! Salmon – Wild caught salmon is one of the healthiest foods that you can grill this summer. Wild salmon is rich with healthy omega -3…
Read more“Those Days” When Mother’s Day weekend approaches does anyone else get anxious? I sometimes consider the day as a reminder of how good of a mother I have been throughout the year. So every reason for any mother’s guilt that I have had over the past year is remembered. The day the Nanny walked in and I had to rush out to be on time for work in the middle of my completely naked 2…
Read moreDuring a typical day how often do you use your hands? Opening things, closing things, typing, etc. More importantly, how often do you take a good long look at your fingernails and think about how they might differ from the person’s next to you? A bit of anatomy and history: Hippocrates, father of clinical medicine, said fingernails reveal both outer and inner health conditions. Today’s doctors agree and say as a general rule “90%…
Read moreDr. Weston A. Price & the X-Factor In the 1930’s, Dr. Weston A. Price discovered an unidentified nutrient which he deemed ‘Activator X.’ This fat soluble nutrient was found in grass-fed dairy, pastured meats, and traditionally fermented foods. Dr. Weston A. Price came to the ultimate conclusion that ‘Activator X’ is an incredibly important nutrient that is absolutely vital for abundant health and wellness. Years later, modern science has named this…
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