Chai with turmeric
Recipes
Ingredients: 1 c full fat oat milk or other creamy non-dairy milk 1 T maple syrup or coconut sugar 1 c water 1 t cloves 1 t all spice 3 cinnamon sticks 3 cardamom pods, crushed with butt of a knife or mortar and pestle 1 T ginger, minced 1 T fresh turmeric, minced or […]
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Tending a Garden
Wellness
How many weeks until spring?! As I write this, it’s about 8 weeks until March 20th. In theory, it’s not that long, so I’m looking ahead to see what needs to be done. I cannot say with confidence that I am the most environmentally friendly person. I take advantage of the planet more than I’d […]
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The Oil Cleansing Method
Wellness
The Oil Cleansing Method is a method of washing your face using natural oils such as coconut, jojoba, or grape seed oils. This became trendy among the ancestral health community, a lifestyle that seemed to support a natural way of eating. If you are interested in the Oil Cleansing Method (OCM), before you start rubbing […]
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How Does Your Garden Grow
Wellness
Gardening as been a steady tradition in my family for the past 12 years. In 2010, I had a strong desire to create a different life form, sprouting in my urban-suburban plot of land. Michael Pollan’s words beckoned me, “Eat food, not much, mostly plants” (Pollan, 2006). My first seeds were coddled: I started exactly […]
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Hydration Hack
Wellness
How much pure water do you drink? If you are a woman aged 19-70, you need about 74 oz of water a day. This is an average and varies on individual need. I came up with a little hack for myself to self-monitor my water intake. I practiced it consistently the first half of 2022, […]
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Stop Listening to the Scale
Nutrition
The scale tells us a story. It’s a long, boring story. Not about who you are, but about what your number on the scale is. Day one you are number x. Day two you are number y. And then…you are number x again. It’s a narrative that hovers over you like a dark cloud. I […]
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The Problem with Elimination Dieting
Nutrition
“I cut out meat and I feel so much better.” “I cut out gluten and I feel so much better.” “I cut out dairy and I feel so much better.” There is nothing wrong with eliminating something that does not make you feel good, and YOU know your body the best. However, it also helps […]
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Anne’s Sunday Morning Muffins
Recipes
Makes 12 In a large bowl, mix: 1 cup flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon Add in: 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips ¼ cup chia seeds Whisk together in a large bowl: 1 large egg ¼ cup maple syrup 1 […]
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Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Recipes
This bread is perfect for the holidays, with just enough spice, sweetness, and bitter flavors (from chocolate…oh yeah!) to warm your holiday belly. Ingredients: For topping: 1 Tbsp orange zest ¼ cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup coconut sugar For bread: 4 eggs 1 can pumpkin 1 cup coconut sugar 1 cup maple syrup ½ cup […]
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Instant Pot Turmeric-Lemon Beef Stew
Recipes
I dreamed this up when I was on the wrong side of mono. Of course, I didn’t have a huge appetite for much except anything with a turmeric-lemon flavor. Once I was able to get my hands on some good quality stew beef, I created this magical stew. Did you know that grass fed beef […]
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