The only way to make sure there is enough food on the table, the lights stay on and nobody in the family lacks anything, is to work. The world we live in today is fast-paced and we need to be on our toes to keep up with it. We have already looked at some ways […]
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{Recipe} Creamy Kelp Avocado Dip {Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free}
This dip is wonderful. It is creamy, satisfying, full of nutrition, and the kelp granules adds iodine and minerals without making it taste any different. It’s also great topped with spirulina crunchies for added texture! This recipe is from The Milky Way – The Ultimate Guide to Breastfeeding on the Raw Food Diet. Creamy Kelp […]
{Recipe} Strawberry Cashew Smoothie {Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free}
This smoothie calls for coconut and cashew butter instead of banana to thicken it. It’s great for days when you’re out of banana but still want a calorie-rich smoothie. Young coconuts provide healthy fats and electrolytes; the cashew butter and hemp protein provide protein, and the strawberries bring a touch of sweetness and color. Strawberry-Cashew […]
{Recipe} Easy Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas {Vegan, Gluten Free}
Oven roasted chickpeas are so easy to make. When I am too tired to make a fancy dinner (or too lazy which is often!) I’ll pop a tray of bite sized kale in the oven to make kale chips, and I’ll make a batch of roasted chickpeas. Just like that, we now have greens and […]
{Recipe} Avocado Cucumber Energy Soup {Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free}
I love fresh, raw soups when the weather starts to warm up. This one was featured in my book The Milky Way – The Ultimate Guide to Breastfeeding on the Raw Food Diet. It calls for crisp cucumber, protein rich hemp seeds, creamy avocado, flavorful garlic, and more. I could drink gallons of it! Cucumber […]
{Recipe} Cleansing Cranberry Apple Juice {Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free}
One day during my breastfeeding years, I wanted to use the bunch of fresh cranberries I had in the fridge and thought I’d search for a fresh cranberry apple juice recipe. I couldn’t find any that was raw, though, so I decided to make my own. I was pleasantly surprised by the end result – […]
{Recipe} Sour ‘Cream’ n’ Onion Kale Chips {Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free}
These satisfying kale chips are both creamy and crunchy. They are great for those who aren’t used to raw foods, and pack a lot of nutrition thanks to the optional spirulina powder and kale. The cashews provide added minerals as well as calories for the calorie-burning breastfeeding mama, but they are of course perfect for […]
{Recipe} Veggie Frittata by Heather Pace {Vegetarian, Gluten Free}
This is one of the recipes that Heather Pace created exclusively for the Nourished Village Cookbook – A Year of Vegetarian, Soy Free & Gluten Free Recipes for the Whole Family. Full of protein and totally gluten free, this dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can vary the veggies for something different […]
Healing & Growing Through Parenting and Raising Happy Children – Laura Markham
For so many mothers faced with the challenges of raising children in a peaceful way, Dr Laura has proven time and time again to be the source of compassion and practical advice that they desperately needed. Her following continuously grows over the years, and for good reason. Her teachings are based both on the science […]
Top Foods and Drinks That Are Bad for Your Teeth
Does it feel like you follow a good oral health routine, brushing and flossing on a daily basis, but you still are dealing with stains, sensitive teeth, and even cavities and other oral health issues? Have you been switching up your toothpaste and toothbrush as of late and still aren’t getting the results you had […]
