The Conundrum of Cassava (+ 11 Benefits Using the Flour for Baking)
We recently added a new gluten free flour to our family’s menu – cassava. Soon after, I noticed that there is a bit of debate about it within …
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High Dose Vitamin C “Flush”: Safe or Risky?
Pros and cons of Vitamin C flush, “ascorbic acid cleanse” and why it is not a safe practice for regular use, especially for children. Ever …
Many Types of TOFU. Are Any of Them Safe?
Tofu is a traditional Asian food that has lost its way with modern processing. If you choose to eat bean curd, carefully consider which types are …
7 Benefits of Breast Ultrasound Instead of Mammogram
The benefits of yearly breast ultrasound instead of a mammogram and why some GYN doctors keep this life-saving information from their patients. …
How to Clean a Yoga Mat (or remove the slippery film from a new one)
Easy steps to clean a yoga mat or remove the film from a new one along with DIY recipe for a yoga mat spray or wipes for a quick clean after each …
How to Make Broth (Safely) in a Slow Cooker
I’ve had a number of inquiries recently on how to make bone broth in a slow cooker like the Vita-Clay. Since I’ve already posted about how …
Harcombe Diet: Real Food for Weight Loss
Summary and review of the Harcombe Diet and whether a person eating Real Food alone with no gimmicks can really lose weight without counting any …
Saffron Rice Recipe (Traditional Method)
If you want to find out how to make saffron rice, it isn’t too difficult. Numerous recipes are at your fingertips if you do an online search, …
Monk Fruit: Alternative Sweetener that Rivals Stevia
Do you like cucumbers? If so, its cousin monk fruit, also known as luo han guo, may interest you. You may have even eaten monk fruit extract without …
Benefits of Sheep Milk Compared with Other Types of Dairy
When people ask me what type of dairy milk I prefer, they are usually surprised when my answer is sheep milk! I particularly adore sheep milk cheese …
The Incredibly Bad Science of “WHAT THE HEALTH”
The documentary What the Health is generating a lot of buzz these days. The claim? That animal sourced food is slowly killing us and most of our major …
Peanut Butter Banana Power Smoothie
For those of you who love peanut butter and banana toast, have I got a smoothie idea for you! This recipe for a peanut butter banana smoothie is so …