When it’s super hot and humid outside I find myself craving more cold, crisp, refreshing foods – I would assume it’s my body trying to balance itself with nature. So with all the cravings it makes sense to be consuming more raw vegetables but sometimes raw can be boring! That’s why I have been making […]

Did you know that researchers in Finland found that mamas who regularly ate chocolate during pregnancy had happier, more active infants? On top of that chocolate (real chocolate that is) contains tons of good-for-you antioxidants! Just make sure when you are choosing chocolate you are looking for a chocolate with a high cacao content (over […]

During pregnancy I have found myself craving WAY more sweets than normal – after a few weeks of “not so good” for me sweet treats, I decided I wanted to find a healthier alternative. After reading “Real Food for Pregnancy” by Lily Nichols I became intrigued with the idea of adding more gelatin into my […]

Did you know that apple sauce can help heal your gut?  When apples are cooked the soluble fiber “pectin” is released and can be very helpful in healing digestive issues like diarrhea, constipation, leaky gut, IBS and more!  Pectin is an easily accessible fuel that your gut cells can instantly use to heal and regenerate.  Pectin also […]

It’s fall which means we need everything pumpkin pie spiced (because it makes everything nice!). What’s even better is pumpkin has a TON of health benefits including: rich in vitamin A and other nutrients that will benefit your skin and eyesight high antioxidant content which can help reduce your risk for chronic disease full of […]

Homemade Paleo Bread One of the biggest complaints I hear from those who are trying to take up a healthier lifestyle is “but what will I eat if I can’t eat bread?!” Bread is a staple in many people’s diets – we use it in the morning for toast, in the afternoon for sandwiches, and […]

Why Beets? I’m not gonna lie – beets historically have NOT been my favorite food BUT when I know something is good for me I always try to find a way to incorporate it into my diet.  You won’t see me eating straight up beets but after experimenting with this recipe I have found that […]