In my opinion, we are in the midst of a food revolution. We, as a society, are making our way back to valuing the way we eat; locally-grown and seasonal foods that nourish our minds, bodies and the environment are at the top of many people’s priority list.
And what better way to support this revolution than by
becoming a frequent visitor of your local farmer’s market! All over the
country, farmer’s markets offer communities easy and accessible ways to
purchase fresh, local food.
And that’s AWESOME.
But if you’re a farmer’s market junkie like me, I’m sure there’s been a time when you’ve been scoping out the vegetables and there’s ...
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Your Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Valentine’s Day is sneaking up on us. Some people love this holiday. Others aren’t so into it.
And I get it - the whole commercialized aspect of it kind of turns me off too...how the stores start plugging all the candy and balloons and other knick knacks as soon as Christmas wraps up. Meh.
At the same time, I’m the world’s biggest romantic and I love any excuse to celebrate - especially when it’s celebrating love. So I try to find a happy medium.
One of my favorite things to do for my partner is gift experiences. Taking a class, going to a concert, or planning a weekend trip are just a few examples of things I love giving.
For me, ...
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Seed Cycling 101
I was in my Master’s degree program for nutrition when I first heard about the concept of seed cycling. The program I completed was based around using food as medicine, so I can’t say that I was necessarily surprised.
During that year of study, I learned more about the amazing healing powers of food that I ever bargained for.
That was back in 2015. I never tried seed cycling myself, but I knew classmates who did and had massive success in doing so. The concept always stayed with me but I never took the leap.
Until now.
This year, it seems like everyone in the health and wellness sphere is talking about seed cycling. For women ...
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How To Set Goals That Will Change Your Life
Believe it or not, but the new year is upon us!
Sure, you can start writing up a list of New Year’s resolutions to finally learn how to speak French, lose 20 pounds or start reading books at the same rate you, (well, some students) did in high school.
However, studies show that 80% of individuals who establish goals solely for the new year, will most likely fail. Many are unable to adhere to these goals simply due to a poor approach and lack of self-discipline.
Truly, some setbacks are unavoidable and there is no way to go around them when working on new habits. Despite this, there are steps that you can take to ensure that you will ...
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The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
For those who wait last minute to buy their Christmas gifts, don’t fret because we got you covered.
Instead of buying someone a fruit cake, a pair of socks, or $5 gift card to Zales, take a look at our ultimate holiday gift guide to help make the process easier!
For Those Who Love to Cook Hearty Meals
Instant Pot DUO Plus 60, 6 Qt 9-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Yogurt Maker, Egg Cooker, Sauté, Steamer, Warmer, and Sterilizer
Slow cookers are a perfect addition to the kitchen since they can make a wide range of dishes ranging from breakfast casserole to pizza.
Yep, pizza.
Another ...
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Congratulations To Primal Kitchen!
Congrats to our friends over at Primal Kitchen!
On November 29th, the Kraft Heinz Company agreed to aquire Primal Kitchen for $200 million - a deal to be completed in early 2019. As I’m sure you know, Kraft Heinz is famous for its ketchup and various condiments. They also own Miracle Whip.
This move by Kraft Heinz to buy Primal Kitchen can be seen as a way for the company to compete with society’s demand to have high-quality products with safe ingredients on store shelves.
It’s about time this all went mainstream, am I right?
Primal Kitchen was founded by our good friend Mark Sisson who started the Primal Kitchen blog over a ...
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Your Guide To Valerian Root
What Is Valerian Root?
Valereiana officinalis, or Valerian, is a plant from the Valerianaceae family. It is perennial and native to Asia and Europe.
Valerian root extract is derived from the stems and roots of the Valerian plant.
One of valerian’s most distinctive characteristics is its pungent smell. When the plant’s roots are exposed, they release a powerful aroma.
This is a trait common to most plants in the Valerianaceae family. The smell is generally described as extremely unpleasant.
Valerian Root's Interesting History
Legend has it that the Pied Piper of Hamilton used valerian to lure plague-ridden rats out of Hamelin ...
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Your Journey to a Gluten Free Diet
Whether you're a newbie to a gluten-free diet or you're an old pro, it's kind of funny how everyone's journey is somewhat similar.
I'm not going to lie - when you first choose to go gluten-free, it can be insanely overwhelming. You've heard so much about it. You've seen the gluten-free foods on the shelf at the grocery store. You've probably heard your friends or co-workers talk about it.
But choosing where to start and taking that first step can be intimidating. (Side note - that's why we wrote the Ultimate Guide to a Gluten Free Lifestyle. Be sure to read it.)
But once you finally jump in, the benefits can hit you quickly. And you ...
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What Is Bentonite Clay? How Do I Use It?
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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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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