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Single parent families all have their own individual struggles, but nearly across the board we’re short on time, attention, energy, money, and yet still are passionate to provide wholesome food for our children! In many families, understandably, the need for wholesome food gets pushed aside for more seemingly urgent tasks. I’ve found through trial and [...]
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Who doesn’t love pesto? I tend to forget to make it, though. I recently had my memory jogged when a friend brought some of her homemade pesto over to spread on grain free crackers that we made together. It’s a creamy flavorful topping that’s fantastic on meats, crackers, or even used as a dip for [...]
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“The majority of GAPS people do not have to adhere to a special diet for the rest of their lives: once the digestive system starts functioning normally, they can gradually introduce most wholesome foods commonly eaten around the world.” Gut and Psychology Syndrome, page 156 Once a person feels stabilized on GAPS (not highly sensitive to whatever they were sensitive to before [...]
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I suffered from seasonal (pollen) allergies for as long as I can remember. Spring, summer, and then even when we would bring a douglas fir Christmas tree into the house for the month of December all started the sneezing, watery eyes, itchy throat, and runny nose. And medications- Sudafed, Claritin, Benadryl, Beconase- all with [...]
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If we’re friends, there’s no doubt that in quite a few of our conversations I’ll talk about what I learned in such-and-such podcast. I LOVE podcasts ever since I started listening to them when my kids were babies. Know what I love most about podcasts? That I can get all my boring chores done in [...]
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I have been working on revisions to the GAPS Intro Book for the past few months, and I am finally done! I want to celebrate with a GAPS Giveaway! I know you all need GAPS books, so I have 5 shiny new ones to give away. I love giving these out, so much life [...]
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Note from Cara: I’ve just started getting back into fitness the past 6 months or so. When my children were babies I did some T-tapp, lots of walking with a double stroller, but not anything really strength building. Childbirth, lack of sleep during the baby period, and breastfeeding can all lead most moms to slow down with [...]
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Though we aren’t on the Gut and Psychology Syndrome diet any more, I still write primarily about GAPS. Why? Because the diet helped my daughter (autism) so much. Because it helped my son (eczema) and myself (dairy and seasonal allergies) too. Because I get questions by email and Facebook about GAPS daily. Because I feel [...]
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Beautiful Babies is available for preorder and the author, Kristen, of FOOD RENEGADE is offering an amazing bonus! Everyone who preorders the book will have access to her 12 week bestselling Beautiful Babies e-course as well! This is a $199 value for under $20! Don’t miss out! To redeem follow these steps before the book is released [...]
This is a part of Grain Free Baking Week at Health, Home, and Happiness! We are baking a few recipes from the Nourished Kitchen Guide to Grain Free Baking and Treats! It’s been tons of fun, come on over and see what else she has! These Cinnamon Apple Doughnuts are sweetened with apple [...]
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