I have a low tech kitchen. A fairly low tech life really. No WIFI at home or my natural health center. No cell phone except emergency phone in the car. I only use my food processor for Pureed Cauliflower (Faux-Tatoes) and I do love my 2 old slow-cookers. No fancy pots or electric gadgets... I cook all my own food from scratch on one cooking day a week. With four meals a day it's a lot of food. And no recipes! Want to know how I do this? ... Keep Reading >
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Paleo Calcium Deficiency – Am I Getting Enough?
Getting enough calcium on Paleo may not be a sure thing. It doesn't add up for me and others also struggle with paleo calcium deficiency. Even with lots of leafy greens and canned salmon... What are the best sources of calcium on a Paleo Diet? Should I be taking a supplement? There's a list of calcium food sources for you below. We'll get there in a minute. But first... Calcium alone is not the answer You need a lot more than calcium for ... Keep Reading >
50 Ingredients for Low Carb Paleo Smoothies Without Recipes
Low Carb Paleo Smoothies are a great way to help get plenty of cooked, wilted or pureed veggies daily. Mix and match the 50 low carb ingredients below in a Nutri-Bullet, BlendTec or Vita Mix. (A regular blender won't work). HINT: Buy a BlendTec or Vitamix refurbished. 50 Ingredients for Easy Paleo Smoothies with no recipes! Each Smoothie Bowl will be different, depending on what's on hand. Most combinations taste good but you can quickly blend ... Keep Reading >
Leafy Greens for Constipation
You've heard about leafy greens for constipation, right? Who do they work so well? There are many causes of constipation. BUT, like everything else in Natural Health, it's a process of experimenting on yourself and talking with a good Naturopath to rule out some of the obvious choices. We've all heard for decades that FIBER was the key, but for those of us who follow a Species-Appropriate Diet such as Paleo or my Diet For Human Beings, ... Keep Reading >
Fermented Foods; Kraut, Kimchi, Kefir and Kvass: PODCAST
Dive into the recipes and science of easy fermented foods at home in this podcast featuring Lisa Herndon of Lisa's Counter Culture. Full of probiotics and flavor, fermented foods and beverages are the historical way to get our benficial bacteria and many vitamins. Lisa and I discuss using Pickl-It jars for better outcomes and food safety too. These jars provide a greater level of confidence in the saftey of your culture and are easy to ... Keep Reading >
How Many Vegetables And Fruits Do I Need?
How many vegetables do I need a day? I believe adults and teens need 6 to 9 servings daily of vegetables and fruits. Mostly vegetables... This will provide the majority of your carbohydrate intake, and avoids starchy, fattening carbs that are hard to digest and cause swings in your blood sugar. For now, let's take a closer look at carbohydrates.... In the Diet For Human Beings, I suggest that humans are not designed to eat grains. ... Keep Reading >