This recipe may sound odd, but I promise you, my boys eat these like they're going out of style 😉 The key sometimes to getting your kids to try new things (and healthy things!) is getting a little creative. My youngest loves the color purple, so these were a huge hit, just based on the …
Beet Kvass
Beet kvass is a little known probiotic drink with WONDERFUL benefits for the entire body. It has its roots in Russia, where for many hundreds of years people have drank beet kvass; it was considered a safer beverage than water, as the fermentation process helped to ensure its purity (when water could often be contaminated with disease). On top of that, …
Savory Coconut Flakes
Many recipes that call for coconut tend to be on the sweeter side, so this quick treat is a nice change as it adds a little salt and spice 🙂 The original recipe can be found at Our Paleo Life. Savory Coconut Flakes 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (NOT shredded coconut) 1 tsp. cinnamon …
The Benefits of Water Kefir
Many of us have by now heard about the benefits of taking a daily probiotic. It has been touted as the “cure” from everything from constipation and GI complaints to depression and even autism (read about the “groundbreaking” study here: Autism’s Gut-Brain Connection) I’ve also discussed the benefits of taking probiotics on this …
Mango Berry Popsicles
It may be the middle of winter with snow on the ground and the temperatures below freezing, but that means nothing to children under 10. Today, my boys ran around the house with their shirts off ("because we're just so sweaty, Mama!") and if I made up a batch of popsicles, you better believe that …
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