How to stay healthy when living gluten-free
For years now our family has avoided gluten; after struggling my entire life with sickness, poor thyroid function, adrenal issues, stomach aches, headaches, fatigue and more. It might seem surprising...
Are we really that surprised by The Biggest Loser contestant’s BIG loss?
I usually avoiding writing about mainstream events. Celebrity deaths, while tragic, don’t really have much to do with my focus on healthy lifestyles, unless it relates to their tragic loss...
Dr Oz sheds light on signs of Gluten Sensitivity
I have a love-hate relationship with Facebook. Sometimes I think it’s a fascinating tool that’s made keeping in touch with friends and family members much easier than ever, allowing us...
Vegan, gluten-free Baked Apple Crisp
When we signed up for our weekly veggie share we made a pact to challenge our comfort zone and use every item, regardless of whether we’ve never heard of or...
Raw Chocolate Frosted Brownie (Vegan, Gluten-free)
Love Chocolate? So do I. To be honest, there aren’t many forms of chocolate that I don’t love. While I grew up on the standard American fare of M&Ms, Hershey’s...
Is a gluten-free label enough to protect us?
Today I ran across an article on a retailer roundtable site that I follow so I can keep up with the trends on gluten0free labels, products, what consumers are interested...
My experience with a 10 day Raw Foods and Juice Cleanse
I used to hear the word ‘cleanse’ as if it was a 4 letter word. It taunted me, teasing me to consider trying it, knowing the whole time I would...
The Truth about Going Gluten-free, from a 3rd grader’s point of view
Guest writer Margaret Conner of The Wellness Pantry shares her story of their third grade son going gluten-free. I just love how mature he is about his journey and why...
Free range vs Pastured eggs; what’s real and what’s just a good marketing ploy?
Do you check your egg labels before you buy them, or do you just grab for the cheapest carton you can find? I was somewhere in the middle until I...
Austin’s only Raw Food Restaurant, Beets, offers nutritious and healing food options
When you first walk into their modern, sleek dining area you’re greeted by one of the friendly staff at Beets, who waves their arms at the tables and invite you...
Product Review: Daiya, a Dairy, Nut & Soy- Free Cheese We Finally Love!
Guest writer, Rebecca Evans shares her newest find; a dairy, nut & soy-free cheese alternative that she loves. I have found that the older I get, the less my body...
Save big with Tropical Traditions, our favorite Coconut Oil products!
We’re big fans of Coconut Oil, and use it as a skin salve, lotion, hair conditioner, and in most all of our high heat cooking. There are so many amazing...