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Save Money Cooking Whole Chickens

How to Save Money Cooking Whole Chickens

I love shopping at our local Kroger’s. They have a great selection of healthy foods and it makes it so easy to save on groceries and whole foods. This week, I’m going to save so much money because I bought a whole free range organic chicken. I’m going to turn that one chicken into 3 different healthy chicken recipes.  It can be a challenge to save money cooking whole foods, but this is one easy tip!

I get lots of moms who are trying to eat healthier and are struggling to stay on budget every month with their grocery bills. When you can cook from scratch, you can save much more than using boxed meals. Also when you eat whole foods, you will save money because you are healthier and not going to the doctor as much.  read more

How to Restore a Non Stick Pan

Have you ever found yourself staring down at your trusty non-stick pan, wondering if its best days are behind it? Fear not, because we’re here to sprinkle a little kitchen magic and show you how to breathe new life into your favorite cookware! In today’s post, we’re diving into the world of re-seasoning non-stick pans—an easy and budget-friendly way to revitalize your cooking arsenal and make a non stick pan non stick again. So, grab your apron and join us as we embark on a journey to reinvigorate your kitchen essentials and unleash your inner culinary genius! read more

DIY Detoxing Facial Mask

DIY Detoxing Facial Mask

DIY Detoxing Facial Mask

This detoxing facial mask uses natural ingredients to pull out the impurities from your skin leaving you clean.

Why make your own facial mask?

Going to the spa is expensive. You don’t have to waste your time and money when you can make a simple mixture at home.

You can even throw a Spa Party with your friends and make your own at home spa treatments. It would be a fun way to visit with each other and save money.

This facial mask would be a deep cleaning detox. You probably would want to test it on a small spot before applying to your entire face just in case you may have a reaction. Also this is a pretty deep cleaning detox, I would only do it once a week or every other week. read more

Why I love Mountain Meadow Herbs and Gentle Birth Formula Review

Mountain meadow herbs are a testament to nature’s wisdom, offering many benefits from boosting our immunity to soothing our senses. Whether you’re a seasoned herbalist or a curious beginner, the world of mountain meadow herbs holds something for everyone. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of these herbs, their unique properties, and how they can help ease labor with their Gentle Birth Formula. So, sit back, relax, and let’s embark on this herbal journey together! read more

Why You Need More Salt!

New You New Years: Changing Your Salt

Why You Need More Salt

Salt is often touted at something we all need to reduce in our diets. High salt consumption is blamed for a whole host of diseases like hypertension and heart disease. But new research shows that this isn’t the case! Salt is really a healthy food for our diets and is essential for our bodies! Along with other trace minerals like magnesium, salt contains sodium and chloride which are necessary for our body.

Natural salt is not something new to our dietsSalt is mentioned in the bible nearly 50 times!  In traditional cultures salt was used to preserve food and could even be used as currency.  Salt is still as important now as it was then.  

How Salt Works in our Body

Salt is a main component of blood plasma, amniotic fluid, lymphatic fluid and extra cellular fluid. It carries nutrients in and out of our cells. Salt is needed for firing the neurons in our brains and helps with creative thinking. It also helps maintain proper blood pressure and supports your adrenal glands (most adults are experiencing adrenal fatigue).

Salt is also important to help us digest our food. It helps in the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. It also activates amylase which helps break down starches.

New evidence shows that salt may not even cause heart disease.  There was actually data showing that a low salt diet increased your likelihood of dying. The study showed the least likely to die were people having high salt in their diets. Interesting! 

7 Habits that are Killing your Metabolism

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Salt is needed for proper adrenal function

Adrenal Fatigue is so common these days. Feeling sluggish, not able to get out of bed in the mornings, dealing with insomnia, craving salt? You may have adrenal fatigue. One way to combat adrenal fatigue is to feed your adrenal glands with sea salt! Your body naturally wants to heal itself with a salty craving – so feed it wisely.

Pantothenic AcidYou shouldn’t have to restrict salt when it comes form good, quality sources. My naturopath recommended that we increase our salt to a 1/2 teaspoon at each meal. She recommended this salt: Finely Ground Pure Himalayan Salt (Affiliate link)

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Dr. Mercola shares that you need to maintain proper salt to potassium ratio because the imbalance can lead to

hypertension, cataracts, stomach ulcers, kidney stones, memory decline, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.  read more

Sugar Free Hot Chocolate

ditch your sugar cravings
ditch your sugar cravings

Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Recipe

 

I love a good hot chocolate when I am cold.

I’m pretty much in love with hot chocolate right now. I want a nice warm drink to have once the kids go to bed and I’m sitting next to Adam relaxing before bed.

This is the most relaxing hot chocolate you will find, because it has the added nutrient-rich plants, minerals, and adaptogens that can help you calm down for a peaceful night. 

Hot chocolate is such a comforting drink and it is pretty healthy too when you make it without the sugar. 

I use stevia as my sweetener in most of my recipes and this hot chocolate uses a superfood chocolate powder that is already sweetened with stevia, so it is super easy to make! read more

How to Choose Your Midwife

Congratulations on this beautiful journey you’re embarking on. As you prepare to welcome your little bundle of joy into the world, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing your midwife. This incredible individual will be by your side throughout your pregnancy, labor, and delivery, providing you with support, guidance, and personalized care every step of the way. But with so many options out there, how do you choose the right midwife for you? Don’t worry, mama – we’ve got you covered! In this blog post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make this important decision with confidence and peace of mind. So grab a cozy seat, mama-to-be, and let’s dive into the wonderful world of midwifery together! read more

Guest Post for Modern Alternative Mama: Why I’m Not Paleo

Today I’m over at Modern Alternative Mama with my Guest Post “Why I’m Not Paleo”

Why I'm NOT Paleo

 

I’m a new contributing writing for Modern Alternative Mama. I have been reading Kate’s blog for years and have been learning so much information that has helped me with having a natural, whole foods lifestyle. 

I’m so excited about this opportunity to write for her and I hope you go check her out! 

Don’t miss my Trim Healthy Mama Review and Giveaway! 

How to Heal Diastasis Recti

How to Heal Your Abs After Pregnancy
How to Heal Your Abs After Pregnancy

After I had my baby, I started searching for exercises to heal your abs and how to heal Diastasis Recti. These tips will show how to bring abs back together after pregnancy.

Diastasis Recti is the separation of the abdominal muscles. Most commonly occurs as a result of pregnancy.

Before I was pregnant, I had no idea how my body was going to change to bring in this little person into the world. Once she was here, I felt like I had to learn how to be me again. I found out that during pregnancy my body had developed Diastasis Recti.

Some women are just prone to this abdominal separation, but there are some factors that increase the likelihood of it occurring: read more

Benefits of Fermented foods

Eating fermented foods has so many benefits to your gut health and well being. Read more to learn the benefits and also some of the best choices of fermented foods you can eat!

Angela of Grassfed Mama shares healthy tips for busy moms.
Angela of Grassfed Mama shares healthy tips for busy moms.

Benefits of Fermented Foods

What are fermented foods?

Fermented foods are foods that have been through a process of lactofermentation in which natural bacteria feed on the sugar and starch in the food creating lactic acid. This process preserves the food, and creates beneficial enzymes, b-vitamins, Omega-3 fatty acids, and various strains of probiotics.

Yogurt, grass-fed cheese, pickles, sauerkraut, fermented bread like sourdough, kombucha, kefir, kimchi, olives all are traditionally fermented foods. read more