Our Thoughts on Dr. Cowan's Vegetable Powders
I can’t tell you how many times we’ve had people reach out to us and say “No matter what I do or how I cook them, I just don’t like vegetables.”
Coming from a vegetable lover like myself, I can’t say that I totally relate - but I know that vegetables can be a big stumbling block for people. So I was totally intrigued when Dr. Cowan’s Garden reached out to us.
Dr. Cowan’s Garden makes nutritious vegetable powders. Founded by Dr. Thomas Cowan, these powders aim to make eating more vegetables easier. As a holistic physician, it didn’t take Dr. Cowan long to realize that eating small ...
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Cranberry Orange Relish
Give up that sugary jelly that comes in a can and try a real cranberry relish. Perfect with turkey and pork, it’s flavorful, healthy, and easy to prepare. Your great grandmother would definitely approve of this real foods recipe.
This recipe features the delightful combination of zesty sweet citrus and that cranberry flavor that tastes just like fall. Paired with toasted walnuts and a dose of sweetness from the raw honey, this relish is a flavor explosion in your mouth.
Cranberry Orange Relish
2 Oranges2 cups fresh cranberries1/2 cup toasted walnuts1/4 cup Honey1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
Zest and juice one of ...
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Paleo-Friendly Sugar – Is There Such A Thing?
We’re going to dive into the deep, dark world of Paleo-friendly sugar. We get a lot of questions about this topic. And for a good reason - it can be confusing.
What is Paleo-friendly sugar?
I don’t know about you, but when I first started the Paleo diet, I spent hours and hours learning all I could about it. This included recipe hunting. And, of course, as I sought out recipes, I found all kinds for Paleo cookies, cakes, brownies...the whole gamut.
For a beginner, this was confusing. Many resources claimed that the Paleo diet is a sugar-free diet. But these dessert recipes included ingredients like coconut sugar, honey, maple ...
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Maple Pumpkin Meatballs
MAPLE. PUMPKIN. MEATBALLS.
Yes, you read that right.
Talk about the ultimate fall dinner recipe. Tender, sweet, and savory, these meatballs taste like fall. They are a great choice for those nights when the weather cools down and you want something hot and toasty, but aren’t quite ready for soup or stew.
The combination of pumpkin and maple syrup really gives these meatballs a distinctly autumn flavor. The pureed pumpkin also ensures that these meatballs stay moist and tender.
Eat them by themselves, paired with some veggies, or on top of some cauliflower rice. However you do it, I promise that you’ll love every ...
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Nom Nom Paleo’s New Cookbook – A Must Have
Nom Nom Paleo: Ready or Not! 150+ Make-Ahead, Make-Over, and Make-Now Recipes Reviewed
When I first started getting interested in Paleo, Michelle Tam of Nom Nom Paleo was one of my go-tos.
Whether it was her blog or her cookbook - Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans - Michelle and her crew (husband Henry and two boys Owen and Ollie) were my guide in taking those first steps into the Paleo world.
I think a lot of people would agree with me on that.
Thankfully, for all of us Nom Nom fans out there, Michelle and Henry are back with a new cookbook - Ready or Not! 150+ Make-Ahead, Make-Over, and Make-Now Recipes. And let me tell you ...
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Roasted Fall Vegetables Turkey Salad
A few weeks ago, we posted a recipe for simple roasted fall vegetables. This recipe is taking that idea up a notch. You'll want to save this recipe for the day after Thanksgiving for an amazing way to use all of that leftover turkey.
How easy is this recipe? Super.
You'll roast the vegetables in the same way as our previous recipe- toss your favorites (we suggest the ones below, but feel free to include your own) in olive oil and roast them in the oven until they become caramelized and delicious.
Don't stop there though. You'll whip up an easy dressing with superfoods including apple cider vinegar, olive oil, ...
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UPG Reviews: Infinity Jars
What are Infinity Jars?
We get to review a lot of cool products on this site. There are so many great Paleo-friendly brands out there, and it’s fun for us to let you know about them.
We haven’t had the opportunity to review food storage products - until this point.
Infinity Jars reached out to us and asked if we would like to try some of their glass jars. At first, I was a little hesitant. What could be so great about these jars? I have plenty of mason jars at home, anyway.
But then I started looking into what sets Infinity Jars apart from your standard mason jar. And, there’s a few key factors that puts these jars above your ...
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Cranberry Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins
Pumpkin is, by far, the most popular fall food. It’s like as soon as the first day of fall rolls around, everything becomes pumpkin-flavored. And, as a pumpkin lover, I am all about it.
But the all-encompassing love for pumpkin doesn’t mean we should forget about all of the other delicious fall and winter fruits out there. This is why I love this recipe so much. It not only features that popular orange fruit, but it pairs it alongside another one of my favorite fall finds – cranberries.
A popular winter berry, cranberries carry a powerful nutrient punch. The deep red color can be attributed to the high content of anthocyanins found in ...
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RXBAR Reviewed: Why We Love Them
Paleo Snack Bar Review - RXBAR
I don’t know about your local grocery store, but the snack bar aisle at mine has about a million different options. And while I appreciate having options just as much as the next person, it can also be way overwhelming.
Not only are there a million different flavors, textures, and types to choose from, but the last thing I want to do is read through the ingredients list of every single one that catches my eye.
But snack bars - even the ones that claim to be “health food” - can sneak some sketchy ingredients in there. Seriously, who wants to go through the ingredient labels playing detective ...
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Coconut Ice Cream Parfait
This coconut ice cream parfait recipe takes a bit of time, but I promise it’s worth it.
Coconut cream is rich and decadent, with the benefit of being dairy free. Because of this, it makes amazing ice cream, which when paired with fruit, is a healthy and delicious dessert you don’t have to feel guilty about.
Let’s talk about the amazing benefits of coconut for a minute. This recipe features both coconut milk and coconut oil for a double dose of coconut goodness.
Coconut is rich in medium chain triglycerides. This is a type of fat that is readily absorbed and used as energy by the body. In fact, 60% of the fatty acids contained in ...
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