Apricot Coconut Dehydrator Cookies – GAPS Friendly

by Cara | Jun 12, 2012 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet

  Sweetened with dried fruit, and full of protein from nutbutter and fiber from coconut, these little cookies pack a nutrient dense punch.  They’re perfect for lunch boxes, afternoon snacks, and satisfying a sugar craving any time.  These are similar to...

When To Start Solids With Your Real Food Baby

by Cara | May 5, 2012 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet

Starting babies on solids is something all mothers think about, some wonder when the soonest they can introduce a baby to solids is, others want to put it off as long as possible.  Every family needs to choose a method that works for them; it’s my belief that...

Low Carb Coconut Lemon Vanilla Gelatin

by Cara | Mar 26, 2012 | breakfast, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, Main Dish

Stevia is a natural calorie free sweetener, acceptable for those on anti-yeast, ketogenic, or low carb diets. I’m not a huge fan of the flavor of stevia, but adding a pinch of salt, vanilla, and lemon extract to this jello gave it a variety of flavors that work...

Why Holistic Healthcare is Not Just Using “Natural” Substitutions for Medications

by Cara | Mar 12, 2012 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, natural health

What defines holistic treatment? ho·lis·tic [hoh-lis-tik] adjective Based on the idea that you should take care of your whole body and mind, rather than just treating a partof the body that is ill. Thinking of health problems holistically is a learned behavior, but...

Dairy Free Pear Custard, GAPS and Primal Friendly

by Cara | Jan 6, 2012 | breakfast, Dairy-Free, Dessert and Treats, Do it yourself and save

  This dairy-free pear custard is a great way to use fresh ripe pears when they all become ripe at once.  This custard can pass for dessert and then breakfast the next day. It is such a wonderful nourishing dairy free meal/dessert I know you’ll love it!...

Ingesting Clay for Detoxification and Minerals

by Cara | Dec 14, 2011 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, natural health

Clay is a fascinating simple natural remedy that has been on my mind for a while. I finally was pushed to actually research and try it this past fall when a friend was placing an order- saving on shipping is always a good motivator for trying new things!  I...