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Farm Fresh vs. Mass Produced

July 29, 2009

I decided this week that a fun challenge is in order! See if you can tell which of the eggs below is from a local, pastured chicken and which is organic, but mass produced for a large retailer. This will be a lead-in to my next post where you will get the answer and more! […]

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Fruits & Veggies to Buy Organic

July 12, 2009

I was browsing Tree Hugger this morning and came across some informative slideshows on which fruits and vegetables are most contaminated with pesticides. Since most of us are probably eating more of these than usual since it’s summer, I wanted to pass along some parts of the list. I know it can be hard to […]

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Easy Homemade Salad Dressing

June 29, 2009

I turned to my Nourishing Traditions cookbook again this week for a quick and easy homemade salad dressing. The basic dressing recipe is easy enough to whip up for a quick weeknight dinner, but tasty enough for a nice party salad. Once you have the four ingredients required (which you might even already have), you […]

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Sauteed Shrimp, Raw Vege Salad

June 6, 2009

Order up for a light, energizing, and remarkably filling lunch. What’s great about this recipe is you can enjoy it on the weekend, or take it into the office during the week with just a little prep the night before. I made this recipe up on the spot; so I encourage your own spontaneity if […]

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Rehydrate with Coconut Water

May 30, 2009

Since I can only dream of living in a tropical place where coconuts grow freely, I’ve found a healthy and refreshing coconut beverage I can buy at health stores right here in Michigan. This Harvest Bay Coconut Water I am sipping at the moment has a mild sweet taste and only one ingredient: 100% pure […]

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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

May 26, 2009

We all like a cold, sweet treat in the hot weather, but the trick is finding one that is healthier and made with good ingredients. Thanks to Karen Lubbers, one of the owners of Lubbers Family Farm (where Sarah and I get raw milk), I’ve learned how to make an easy and delicious recipe for […]

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Fresh Stevia Lemonade

May 17, 2009

Since we’re all going to need ways to cool off this summer, I’ve found an easy (and healthy!) recipe for fresh lemonade. You only need the few ingredients listed below: 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from approximately 6 lemons) 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon stevia extract (white powder) or 2 TBSP powder stevia leaf It […]

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Relax with Hot Chamomile Tea

May 14, 2009

If you need a quick way to relax and feel calm, there is no better solution than a hot cup of tea. My new favorite is chamomile, a medicinal herb that has actually been used since Egyptian times as it offers a wide variety of benefits such as: Helping to relax the nerves Relieving insomnia […]

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Fresh Herbs for Summer!

May 10, 2009

Please accept my apology for disappearing this week as I ran off on a last-minute vacation to Hawaii. Now it’s nothing to complain about since I had a full week of relaxing and exploring the islands, but after waiting patiently all winter for the local farmer’s market to open, I managed to miss the first […]

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Springtime Smoothie

April 26, 2009

I’ve found myself cooling off almost every day for the last two weeks with a delicious and healthy fruit smoothie. It’s a great way to get the nutrients of a variety of fresh fruits all in one drink. This is especially helpful if you have a hard time eating enough fresh fruit in a day […]

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