Bacon-wrapped scallops are the perfect appetizer for a dinner party, or a perfect treat dinner to shake things up! This Bacon-Wrapped Scallop recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, and is all done right in the oven. Don’t skip pre-baking the bacon, that’s what allows the bacon to become cooked through without overcooking the scallops. …
The No Plants Modification to the GAPS Diet
There is a little-known variation to the GAPS intro diet that is endorsed by Dr. Natasha herself and thousands of people have been finding success with. That is the No Plant version of the GAPS Diet. It is just as it sounds, only animal foods are consumed, and it is a successful method of healing …
Why does the Carnivore Diet Work?
Though simple and straightforward, the carnivore diet combines many healing principals into one easy-to-follow way of eating. Some things are avoided: Common allergens, oxalates, and nightshades. Some things are increased: Healthy fat, cholesterol, omega 3 fatty acids, and many other nutrients. In doing the carnivore diet, we’re able to balance the microbiome, stop autoimmune reactions, …
How Lupus Originates in the Gut: Autoimmune disease focus
It is an autoimmune condition that affects multiple body systems, causing pain and swelling of the joints, fevers, rashes, and many other difficult and unexpected symptoms. The tell-tale physical sign of lupus is a ‘butterfly’ rash across the face. Worldwide, over 5 million people are estimated to have lupus. Lupus is most common in women …
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Whole-Berry Cranberry Sauce in the Slow Cooker (GAPS, Paleo)
Bright, tangy, and sweet, cranberry sauce is my children’s favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner. While they’re not picky, most traditional Thanksgiving fare really isn’t their favorite. But when everything can be covered in cranberry sauce, the big day is redeemed in their eyes. I love this slow cooker cranberry sauce because it can free …
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Our Drink-Your-Broth Sick Policy
Are they really sick, or are they trying to get out of chores/school/eating Sunday’s roast? This question pops up often during cold and flu season, even more when we have more than one child. How do you both honor when your child is actually sick, and avoid giving in to little white lies? Enter the …
Parmesan-Pork Meatballs (zero carb, carnivore, keto)
These meatballs are absolutely delicious when made out of heritage breed pork (it has more flavor) and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Eat these zero-carb meatballs as a finger food right out of the bowl, or mix in with spaghetti squash for a keto spaghetti, broth to make a soup, or top with more cheese as …
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Dairy-Free Creamy Hot Cocoa
Not only does this delicious and rich cocoa warm tummies, but it also warms up cold hands as they are wrapped around the warm cup, and nearly-blue lips that just came in from a fun afternoon of sledding or puddle jumping. When you get your first good snow, after you match up all the mittens …
How Your Gut Flora is Keeping You Awake at Night {Holistic Sleep Solution}
Not being able to sleep causes frustration at night, impaired cognitive function, hyper alertness, cardiological and neurological decrease in function and mortality, mental health issues(1) immune system hinderance (2), obesity (3), and more. In our children lack of enough sleep can have harmful effects on mood, behavior, performance, social function, and physical health. (4) Sleep …
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How to Avoid Spending More Than You Need on to Your ButcherBox Subscription
You may look at grassfed beef and think that it’s way more expensive than you can afford. The problem is that most people are trying to live a ribeye life on a ground beef budget :) Ground beef and roasts are the name of the game when you’re looking to save money on high quality …
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Autism: It’s Not Just MMR or ‘Genetics’ – take a look at how gut health is related to autism
Autism is a developmental disorder that starts in early childhood and affects the child’s ability to communicate, form relationships, and difficulties with language. It is considered to have an unknown cause but in the US the cases of autism have been skyrocketing in the last couple decades. The latest estimate of autism prevalence—1 in 68—is …
Low-Carb Cheddar Sauce (egg free, starch free, easy)
You probably already have cream, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese in your fridge and can whip this up tonight! This cheese sauce is a new family favorite that is used for everything from pouring over steak to dipping veggies in to using for cauliflower macaroni and cheese. This recipe is made easily over the stovetop, …
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