I didn't begin the Paleo diet the way most people do. Instead of making a conscious decision to learning Paleo diet basics before I started out, I arrived here through a different route. Through elimination diets, food journals, and cutting out foods that made me tired, bloated, gave me low energy, or some other negative...
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What the Heck Is My Microbiome, and Why Should I Care About It?
Emily Burger is a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and an NLP Life Coach. She lives in the Texas Panhandle, where she runs Texas Wellness Coaching and is a manager for IVRS Wellness Center and Provision Health. Emily is a mother of four amazing kids and, as an animal lover, considers her...
5-Minute Chipotle Sauce Recipe
You’ve really got to try this, friends. It’s got the smoky flavor from the chipotles, the tang from the mayo and sour cream, and the creaminess…oh my goodness, it’s good. Make this chipotle sauce today and drizzle it allllll over your grilled chicken, or on your tacos! Mmmmm…you won’t be disappointed! Tools used in this...
A Big Split: Changes In My Business
Back in 2018, me, my husband, and our two daughters were living happily on our newly purchased 5 acres of land. We had goats, chickens, a swing set, a big garden to grow vegetables, and more wild fruit than we could ever dream of eating. I learned how to milk our goats, and make soap...
9 To Do List Templates To Make Your Life Easier
When you sit down to make a to-do list, do you write pages and pages (and pages), only to be more overwhelmed by how much is on your list? Where do I even start? This is pointless, I’m never going to get all this done. I’m tired just from making my list! If that sounds...
Chipotle Mayo Recipe [GF, DF, Paleo]
Making this chipotle mayo recipe at home is not only easy, but it’s absolutely delicious. Avoid the dozens of ingredients in the store bought version and make your own with simple, real food ingredients at home today. We love using this chipotle mayo (or chipotle aioli) on our burgers, on sandwiches, as a french fry...
5 Minute Sriracha Mayo
Sriracha aioli (or sriracha mayo) is a spicy and delicious dip that only takes a few minutes and a few ingredients to make. You don’t need any special tools - just grab your ingredients, a mixing bowl and a spoon and let’s GO! What is sriracha mayo? Sriracha aioli (or sriracha mayo) is a dip...
8 Delicious Salad Dressings Without Sugar
If you've ever taken a stroll through the grocery store aisles, looking for a single salad dressing without added sugar. You know how rare that is. And if you're choosing to avoid refined sugar, and instead opt for a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup, that's frustrating. Real frustrating. So, here's a roundup post...
The Best Chocolate Almond Butter Spread (Almond Nutella)
Chocolate almond butter is a deliciously simple nut butter treat you can make in minutes at home. The simplicity of this recipe is what makes it shine. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a tasty healthy chocolate treat you can enjoy in a variety of ways. Tools used to make this recipe Food...
5 Minute Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing Recipe
This apple cider vinegar salad dressing recipe is one of those you’ll keep coming back to again and again. It’s got everything you want - a touch of acidity, a touch of sweetness, and the final product will make your salad shine! Plus, it only takes five minutes to throw together. Do yourself a favor...
Cinnamon Maple Walnut Butter Recipe
Make this maple walnut butter in just a couple minutes with just a few ingredients. Walnuts are one of the fastest nuts to blend into walnut butter, and the addition of maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt make it perfectly sweetened and good enough to eat by the spoonful. This nut butter has become a favorite...
Quick & Easy Walnut Butter Recipe
Homemade walnut butter is super easy to make in your kitchen. You can make a batch in just 2 minutes, and then you’ve got all the options in the world on how to flavor it to make it your own. Tools used to make this recipe Baking sheet - You’ll need a baking sheet to...
2-Ingredient Pumpkin Seed Butter (Without Oil)
Make yourself some homemade pumpkin seed butter (or pepita butter) and you won’t be disappointed! While making pumpkin seed butter will take longer than walnut butter, but it’s worth the wait. I love the creamy texture of homemade nut butters and spreading it makes it so easy to eat. Tools used to make pumpkin seed...
5 Minute Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
Are you ready for a delicious addition to your spring and summer salads? This raspberry vinaigrette dressing is a winner for so many reasons. Use it on your next salad and you won’t be disappointed. It’s made with simple ingredients, including fresh raspberries (the fresher and sweeter the better on this one). When you make...
10 Minute Cinnamon Almond Butter
Cinnamon almond butter is a deliciously simple nut butter you can make in minutes at home. This is delicious by the spoonful (my whole family loves it), or spread it on your toast or pancakes in the morning for mouth watering goodness. Why make nut butter at home when you can buy it at the...
Best Homemade Almond Butter With Just Almonds & Salt
Make yourself some homemade almond butter and you won’t be disappointed! While making almond butter will take longer than a softer nut (like walnut butter), it’s worth the wait. Why make almond butter at home when you can buy it at the store, you might ask? Well, you get to control the ingredients when you...
46 Delicious Dairy Free Dips For Your Next Party Spread
If you're looking to add a dairy free dip to your charcuterie board, or party spread, this is the post for you my friend. You'll find dips that are naturally dairy free, as well as dips that use some dairy-free substitutions (dairy free milks, etc.). Inside this post, I've organized the recipes into a few...
How to Make Dehydrated Vegetable Chips in the Oven
Ready to make some homemade dehydrated vegetable chips in your own oven? While making your own chips may seem intimidating at first, once you learn the basics, you'll be off to the races. I've seen a lot of veggie chips on the store shelves lately. Sweet potato chips, beet chips, and so many more options...
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls [Gluten Free, Dairy Free]
Peanut butter oatmeal balls are a crowd-pleaser, and these no bake peanut butter balls without powdered sugar are no exception. Your kids will love ‘em, your husband will love ‘em, the neighbors will love ‘em, and YOU will love them. I mean, what’s not to love? Whether you call them protein balls, oatmeal balls, or...
How To Easily Make Real Fruit Popsicles
Make these real fruit popsicles this summer for a healthy treat your kids will love. I made these for 4th of July, but of course, they're a refreshing healthy treat (without any added sugar) any time you need a cool-down this summer. Tools Needed To Make Popsicles with Real Fruit Immersion Blender - You'll need...
Best Grilled Zucchini Recipe Cooked to Perfection
This grilled zucchini recipe is the perfect summer side dish for your next summer cookout. You can whip it up in minutes, it tastes amazing, and it's so, so simple to make. This is one of those recipes that people marvel at when they eat it - amazed that the zucchini is perfectly cooked and...
10 Mistakes I've Made in My Autoimmune Health Journey
Today's post is a roundup of lessons I've learned and mistakes I've made on my health journey over the last decade. In the last ten or so years I've learned how to cook, started cooking food from scratch, birthed three babies, developed an autoimmune thyroid disease, and am continually learning more about how to heal...
Easy (No Cook) Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe [5 Minutes]
If you want a delicious honey BBQ sauce recipe that you can make in 5 minutes (no cooking required), this is for you. As I'm sure you know, the barbecue sauce is a crucial component of a barbecue dinner. And when you make homemade barbecue sauce, you get to make sure it's the perfect balance...
Homemade Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream With Coconut Milk
This vegan chocolate ice cream isn't like any you've ever had before. It's dark and rich and super creamy, without the use of milk or refined sugar! It's a homemade dairy free ice cream that will satisfy your taste buds this summer. Pinky promise. Dairy Free and Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream A few years ago...