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Earthship Community: Eco Travel in Taos, NM
What the heck is an earthship? : Travel to Taos, NM to the Global Earthship Community to find out. You’ll find the largest collection of off-grid housing grouped in one 640 acre community. An Earthship is a type of house built with natural and recycled materials with energy conservation in mind. It is designed to produce water, electricity, and food for its own use. It is a completely off-grid house that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels for living. The main features of an earthship are: Use of natural and recycled materials for construction Powered by Solar & Wind Energy Thermal Mass & Passive Solar Heating using soil Food Production (possible, with…
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Leaky Gut or Healthy Gut? The 4R Approach to Gut Healing
Leaky Gut is one of the primary root causes of autoimmune and thyroid diseases. The 4R Approach is a systematic way of correcting gut dysfunction. If your gut has become leaky, it means the tight junctions that usually hold the walls of the intestines together have become loose, allowing undigested food particles, microbes, toxins, and more to escape your gut and enter your bloodstream. >>Read more about Leaky Gut from The Facility<< You can think of your gut lining as a drawbridge. Teeny tiny boats (micronutrients in food) that are meant to travel back and forth are able to go under the bridge without a problem. But, things such as gluten,…
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My Favorite Cookbooks to Gift in 2021
Cookbooks make the best gifts for the foodie in your life. For someone close to you, they are bit self-serving… I mean aren’t you thinking, “Hey, I got you this cookbook in hopes that you’ll make lots of yummy dishes for me” ?! But, as a person who looooves cooking and spending time in the kitchen, cookbooks are some of my favorite gifts to receive. So, don’t feel guilty. These are my favorite cookbooks to gift in 2021 based on my experience through the years. I cook at home A LOT. Some are old staples, some are new finds, all are amazing. When it comes to a staple cookbook for…
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What Contributes to a Pro-Inflammatory Lifestyle?
A pro-inflammatory lifestyle is driven by choices that negatively impact health and drive the body into chronic inflammation. Many of these things can be changed with awareness. It takes replacing poor habits with better choices and living a well-balanced lifestyle. Although correcting these pro-inflammatory lifestyle choices may not be “easy”- it can certainly be simple. Here are 12 contributors to a pro-inflammatory lifestyle (and what to do about them)… 1. High-Sugar Foods: There is immune-suppression for 2-4 hours after eating foods high in simple sugars. The biggest offenders are refined and processed sugars, such as high-fructose corn syrup. Minimizing these sugars means choosing naturally sweetened foods (like fruit) and using…
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Upgraded Classic: Nut-Free Oatmeal Cookie Granola Recipe
My nut-free oatmeal cookie granola is a classic granola recipe without any dodgy stuff that you’ll find in many store-bought mixes. I use a small amount of maple syrup, but mostly rely on the oats and dried fruit to provide natural sweetness. Coconut flour helps the oats clump into that familiar granola texture! I looove using Sunflower Seed Butter in baked goods. It’s a nut-free alternative that is typically well-tolerated and provides great healthy fats. It’s a staple in my hormone healing diet. This is also a great choice for kids who have issues with peanuts or tree nuts. I like keeping a batch of Nut-Free Oatmeal Cookie Granola on…
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Product Review: The Always Pan
Spoiler alert: The Always Pan is one of my favorite new products of 2021! It’s no secret that I cook at home A LOT. I need a pan that holds up to daily use, that handles a variety of cuisines and cooking styles, and cleans up quick. I found it all in The Always Pan. It’s my number one recommended kitchen addition for this year. What is The Always Pan? The Always Pan is a ceramic non-stick pan that does it all. You can use it to braise, sear, saute, steam, fry, boil, serve, and store. Seriously, it replaces about eight pieces of traditional cookware. I’m not a big fan…
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Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips for Managing Stress & Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions we encounter. In fact, anxiety disorders affect about 18% of the population every year (on a normal year). Stress & anxiety often occur together and when left unchecked, chronic stress can increase risk for conditions such as obesity, type II diabetes, heart disease, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease. If you are struggling with managing stress & anxiety, one of the first modifications you can take control of is dietary change to improve mental health. Nutrition can play an important role in managing anxiety (alongside therapy, supplements, or other lifestyle change) by regulating neurotransmitters and blood sugar levels. What are the Key…
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NEW Willa’s Dark Chocolate Oat Milk
I was so fortunate to get early access to Willa’s NEW Dark Chocolate Oat Milk made with transparently traded Raaka chocolate. Let me tell you, it is gooooooooood. I’ve already ranted about why Willa’s is the THE BEST Oat Milk on the market. Now, I get to fill you in on why THIS is the best dark chocolate oat milk on the market. Ingredients. Oh man, ingredients. I recently saw a meme on Instagram that said something to the effect of: “Oh? Your product is gluten-free and dairy-free and “healthy”??” Then, had a girl with a really skeptical look saying, “But can I see the ingredient list?”. That girl is…
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Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Recipes for All
Thanksgiving is upon us, and I’m thankful to get to gather & celebrate again. I always start planning my thanksgiving menu WELL in advance and I’m always looking for healthy thanksgiving recipes as alternatives to classic dishes. Anyone else?? This year, I’ve done the work for you and gathered my favorite HEALTHY Thanksgiving Recipes to add to the table. Disclaimer: Perhaps I should say, “HEALTHIER” Thanksgiving Recipes – since I believe in lifestyle balance. What I can promise- REAL food with REAL ingredients. I’ve been gluten-free and dairy-free for a long time, and I’m all about accommodating my guests on special diets. With a little forethought, it’s surprisingly simple to…
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How to Navigate Holiday Eating and Maintain Weight Loss
The holiday season is a tough time to start a new weight-loss diet— tasty treats, social gatherings, and vacations galore! However, that doesn’t mean you have to lose all the progress you’ve made prior to November. By leaning into a maintenance phase, you can prevent rebound weight gain from previous diets. What is maintenance? A maintenance phase means a period of eating such that you maintain your weight. Typically, this is best right after a weight loss diet. You’ll gradually increase calories up to a manageable baseline; giving your body a chance to reset. Why should you use a maintenance phase? A period of maintenance is important to combat the…
