Written by Jenna, Contributing WriterEating real foods doesn't need to be complicated. Cooking meals from scratch is easily looked at as unusual nowadays. I think our society -- in terms of eating real foods -- has been swept over by the idea that food has to be fast and convenient. We should always try to make meal and food choices that will benefit us in the long run. photo credit We take great care and attention to our yards, cars and even our Pinterest boards. So why don't we take extra … [Read more...]
A Day of Real Food {4 Recipes to Carry You through the Day}
January 23, 2013 By
Written by April, Contributing Writer Two common misconceptions with eating real and whole foods is that it is expensive and time consuming. Eating real and whole foods doesn't have to cost a lot and it doesn't have to eat up all your spare time. Here are some recipes that are simple, frugal (and most importantly) tasty. - Breakfast - { Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit } This is one of my kids' favorite breakfasts in winter. There are so many ways to add variety to this filling breakfast. Prepare … [Read more...]
Easy To-Go Healthy Snack Mix
January 21, 2013 By
If you are like me, you are one busy mom! Going here and hurrying there, trying to keep up with the to-do lists and the over abundance of laundry, the dinner planning, homework and the list goes on... and on top of all of that you want to offer your kiddos healthy snacks. We've got fresh fruit and veggies down in our house but sometimes I need something that is all put together and ready to-go for church, going to work or wherever so we've been making these healthy snack mixes every few … [Read more...]
Satisfying Paleo Brownies
January 17, 2013 By
Paleo, have you heard of it?It's all over the the web, magazines, cookbooks and more. It's a diet, not like weight watchers or jenny craig but an everyday diet (meaning what you eat) that is becoming very popular. I've heard it being described as the "caveman" diet and the only foods you should eat are what the hunters and gatherers ate in the Paleolithic era. "A Paleo diet involves eating meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, little starch, some fruit and no sugar. It means no grains, legumes, … [Read more...]
How to Read Food Labels
January 11, 2013 By
Today I'm over at Keeper of the Home taking about reading food labels. sneak peak: When it comes to reading food labels, you may be wondering where to start. And I have definitely been there, standing in the aisle holding up a can or box, feeling overwhelmed and questioning why the grocery store just can't have all real food instead of a bunch of … [Read more...]
7 Realistic Ways to Eat Real Food on a Budget
January 9, 2013 By
Written by Jenn, Contributing Writer Sometimes I come across blog posts or magazine articles about eating "real food". Real food is basically foods that are natural, whole, unrefined and eaten as close to its original state as possible (i.e. a banana rather than banana flavored cereal). This definition does not include highly processed and refined food products, fast food and stuff out of boxes with more than a few ingredients. Often these articles advocate an all-organic, all-the-time … [Read more...]
The Best {Gluten Free} Pumpkin Muffins
November 21, 2012 By
I have said it before and I'll say it again, I love pumpkin. Not only is it a superfood but (to me) it tastes great added in recipes. I will admit though, I am not into it by itself. Are you? I have made several different recipes with pumpkin, mostly breads and muffins but haven't made a gluten free version yet, so here ya go... just in time for Thanksgiving! My husband and I were really shocked by how good this gluten free version was. He asked me if they had sugar and flour in them, … [Read more...]
Healthy Living eBook Sale {Plus FREE Bonuses}
October 29, 2012 By
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The Best Meatballs Ever {Make Ahead Freezer Cooking}
September 25, 2012 By
If there is one food I miss the convenience of it's meatballs. A couple times a month, several years ago, I could wip open a frozen bag of meatballs, dump into the slow cooker, add some spaghetti sauce and by dinner time all I'd have to do is make some noodles. Has anyone else done this? Well, if you are on a natural whole foods journey like me, those frozen meatballs aren't going to cut it anymore. Here is a list of ingredients from a typical bag of italian meatballs: Pork, … [Read more...]
The Only Meal I Will Make Again and Again
September 5, 2012 By
Written by Jenna, Contributing Writer There is a strange attribute about myself. I cannot explain it. I don't know how or why it has happened to me. Some might say it's odd or weird. Some may become quite annoyed with it. What is it? I cannot make the same meal twice. Yes, you read that right. This woman does not have it within her to create the same meal twice. It is a curse, I think, well, at least my husband thinks so. If anyone has an explanation behind this, I would gladly hear … [Read more...]
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