How to defend your diet at the holidays

   photo credit: AJ Schuster The holidays are coming up. For some of you, because you’re choosing to eat “differently” than the rest of your family, the holidays are something you dread. You’re going to be questioned, scolded, and possibly downright persecuted for taking a stand for your health. I write this post because I’ve … Read more

Weekend Wrap Up 7/13

Happy Saturday, everyone! I want to share my favorite posts from this week’s Well Fed Wednesday with you! I hope you enjoy them as much as I have!   Paleo AIP Road Trip It’s camping season! And beach season! And picnic season! If you are on GAPS, SCD, Paleo or simply trying to eat healthy, Eileen’s … Read more

4 Reasons to Avoid Soy

4 reasons to avoid soy

Soy is touted as a health food, and yet it is found, unfermented and highly processed, in just about every junk food and processed item in the grocery store. And unfortunately, all commercial chickens, turkeys, ducks, dairy cows, pigs and beef cows (unless specified “grass fed”) are fed a soy-based diet, which impacts the health of the … Read more

The Cost of Producing Raw Milk

I recently asked y’all  on Facebook how much you spend on raw milk. The prices ranged from $3 per gallon up to $20. The break down is like this: 43% pay $7 or less per gallon 45% pay between $8 and $13 per gallon 12% pay over $14 per gallon We have 2 dairy cows, … Read more

What I Buy from Azure Standard

I am a grocery-price freak. Yup, I memorize how much items are per pound, and I know where to get them cheaper. Azure Standard is one of those companies I order from once every month or two for some particular staples. I like Azure Standard because: A lot of the stuff is organic I can buy … Read more

Weekend Wrap Up 5/26

Happy Sunday! I’m sharing my top 5 favorite posts from this week’s Well Fed Wednesday. Favorite Posts from this week’s Well Fed Wednesday Blog Carnival: Hypothyroid Symptoms in Women I think this is important information, because so many women are walking around with thyroid issues and they have no clue. Why Sea Salt is Good For … Read more

Kids have allergies? I blame Wonder Bread. And Twinkies. And Fruit Snacks.

Food allergies are caused by processed foods

If you’re a parent of 2 or more children, I am guessing that at least one of your children has allergies. Or asthma? Your kids have asthma, don’t they? Or at least, you know someone (or a lot of people) whose kids have allergies. I’m right, right? 🙂 I was dining out with 2 of … Read more