This flexible “clean out the refrigerator” recipe can be adapted countless ways to include whatever fresh vegetables and herbs you happen to have on hand. It also means you can make it in any season of the year and it will have a different taste and set of veggies. Tip: Tougher herbs, such as … [Read more...]
Have You Ever Tried Kefir?
Unless you are an avid foodie, you may not be familiar with kefir. What is kefir? How do you eat it and why would you? These are common questions that many people have. The valuable information about this amazing fermented food source is important and can lead to a new food option for your family. What is … [Read more...]
Thyroid Health: What is a Thyroid and What Does It Do?
Every body has a thyroid: a bow-tie shaped gland at the base of the neck with a very important job. The thyroid is part of the endocrine system. This system is made up of glands that produce, store, and release hormones vital to an array of bodily functions. The thyroid’s functions include regulating … [Read more...]
Low Carb Strawberry Ice Cream
It is strawberry season in Pennsylvania and every year I go and pick berries with my kids. Now it is just the two youngest who are able to join me in picking, but we still go. Last week we went and picked about 7 lbs of berries. I got motivated to make a strawberry ice cream after reading a … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Blackberry Iced Tea
Do you enjoy iced tea? I do, on a hot day. The teas you buy in the store are often loaded with sugars. You can make your own lovely blends that will be very satisfying. This lovely blackberry tea, which is blackberries mixed with black tea (which has benefits as well as … [Read more...]
Insulin Resistance: A Key Player in Weight-Related Issues
Insulin resistance and weight-related issues are a sort of chicken-and-egg conundrum. Which comes first, resistance or weight gain? There may be no clear answer, but it is very clear that insulin resistance is a key player in weight-related issues. What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone secreted by the … [Read more...]