What is Bentonite Clay?
Clay is a substance that occurs naturally in nature, made up of soil or rock particles. Before we cover bentonite clay, let’s explore what clay is and what it is used for.
There are a wide range of different clays. They can be formed from materials ranging from glacial debris to ceramic, shales, and mudstones. Each type of clay contains clay minerals, or hydrous aluminium phyllosilicates. This compound usually contains other essential minerals, for example iron or magnesium. (Source)
The majority of clays are formed by a process known as weathering. The natural components that make up clay are broken down ...
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Coconut Almond Pancakes
These are not the fluffy buttermilk pancakes you may be used to, but they still satisfy that craving for pancakes. Hearty, fiber rich, and filling, they are perfect for busy mornings when you don’t know when lunch will come.
Coconut Almond Pancakes
These are not the fluffy buttermilk pancakes you may be used to, but they still satisfy that craving for pancakes. Hearty, fiber rich, and filling, they are perfect for busy mornings when you don’t know when lunch will come.
1 cup almond flour1/2 cup coconut flakes1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1 egg1 tablespoon maple syrup1 tablespoon vanilla1/4 ...
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What Is Epsom Salt?
Epsom salt is a commercial name for magnesium sulfate. Magnesium sulfate is a mineral that can be found naturally or manufactured.
Magnesium itself is a mineral that is found within plants, animals, and human beings. It is also one of the most common elements inside the Earth’s crust.
In our bodies, almost all magnesium is found within our soft tissues, muscles and bone. These magnesium reservoirs are important for many vital processes.
It helps to stabilize enzymes that are vital for essential functions, such as muscle contraction and protein synthesis.
Bone formation, heartbeat, and brain activity are also reliant on magnesium ...
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Hot Pepper Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs
Sweet, spicy, and rich with flavor, these chicken thighs are the perfect weeknight meal. Serve with sautéed spinach or mashed cauliflower for a complete meal.
Hot Pepper Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs
Sweet, spicy, and rich with flavor, these chicken thighs are the perfect weeknight meal. Serve with sautéed spinach or mashed cauliflower for a complete meal.
2 tablespoons sesame oil1 teaspoon ground ginger2 green onions (sliced)1 clove garlic (minced)1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes12 ounces chicken thighs1 cup chicken broth1/4 cup honeySea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a ...
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All About Activated Charcoal
What is Activated Charcoal?
Activated charcoal is a compound that is made from selected raw materials. Also known as activated carbon, it can be made from any carbonaceous raw material.
These consist of any materials that contain carbon, such as coconut shells, wood, or coal.
To “activate” the selected material, it is subjected to a specialized treatment process. The activation itself involves innate chemical and physical changes.
First, the carbonaceous substance is burnt without any oxygen at high temperatures.
Any heat-sensitive (volatile) compounds are stripped away, leaving a carbon skeleton – or “char”.
This char is then ...
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Instant Pot Marinara
Marinara sauce is one of those things that needs a long simmering time, but not so with your Instant Pot. This is perfect if you want to make a delicious Italian dinner on a whim. Use for zucchini noodles, meatballs, or anywhere you would use marinara sauce.
Instant Pot Marinara
Marinara sauce is one of those things that needs a long simmering time, but not so with your instant pot. This is perfect if you want to make a delicious Italian dinner on a whim. Use for zucchini noodles, meatballs, or anywhere you would use marinara sauce.
2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion (diced)3 cloves garlic (minced)2 cans whole Italian ...
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Should You Ditch Your Low Carb Diet?
In light of the recent study published in The Lancet, you may be asking yourself if you should ditch your low carb diet altogether.
And how can you not when headlines such as...
“Study links low-carb diets with early death”
“Low carb diets shorten your life unless you are mostly vegetarian …”
And
“Low-carb diets could shorten life, study suggests”
...scream at you from your computer screen?
I’m here to tell you - not so fast. As with literally anything that comes out in the mainstream media today, you have to really look at the content - not just the headlines. This is imperative in the age of clickbait and attention-grabbing ...
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Oven Apple Chips
If you’re looking for something crispy, healthy, and flavorful, these apple chips will hit the spot. They’re easy to make, don’t require any special equipment, and are super addicting. Use your favorite kind of apple, or a mix.
Oven Apple Chips
If you’re looking for something crispy, healthy, and flavorful, these apple chips will hit the spot. They’re easy to make, don’t require any special equipment, and are super addicting. Use your favorite kind of apple, or a mix.
4 apples (any kind)1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.Core the apples and thinly slice using a sharp knife or mandolin. The thinner ...
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Grocery Store Exploration: Celtuce
What is Celtuce?
Celtuce is a cultivar of lactuca sativa, variations including augustana, angustata or asparagina. Cultivars are plants that are produced with deliberate, selective breeding.
Lactuca sativa consists of different types of lettuce, which all belong to the Asteraceae family of flowering plants.
The name “celtuce” is a combination of celery and lettuce. This is due to the fact that celtuce has physical characteristics of both vegetables.
The stalks of the vegetable resemble those of celery. The head of the plant has full, wide leaves that resemble lettuce.
Celtuce also goes under other monikers: stem lettuce, ...
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Italian Braised Greens
These hearty greens get tons of flavor from crisp bacon, and are loaded with nutrients. Use sturdy greens like collards or chard that will hold up nicely to a braise.
Italian Braised Greens
These hearty greens get tons of flavor from crisp bacon, and are loaded with nutrients. Use sturdy greens like collards or chard that will hold up nicely to a braise.
4 slices bacon (chopped)2 cloves garlic (minced)6 cups hearty winter greens such as chard (kale, or mustard greens)1/2 cup chicken brothJuice of 1 lemonSea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste) ...
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