It seems that modern medicine, the rise of antibiotics use in our food and as prescribed have destroyed good microbes and bacteria causing many of us to get allergies, become obese and get sick often. More good microbes and probiotics may be the answer we need to improve our health. SXSW 2017 has a few panels scheduled on microbes and gut biomes.
Read more28 Day Keto Diet Experiment: No Carbs, No Sugar, No Complaints
No carbs, no sugar, no complaints? It's possible! (holler at Tim Ferris to introducing me to this diet)
For the month of February, I embarked on doing the ketogenic (keto) diet for 28 days. I had heard about this diet from many sources (Tim Ferris, primarily). After doing the whole30 resets a few times and doing paleo, I wanted to experiment with one more food and diet experiment. I didn't necessarily set out to lose weight, but to see how my body would react under the designated guidelines.
Read moreGluten Free Cereal Recipe: Keto, Paleo and Whole30 Friendly
Gluten free cereal recipe without all of the excess sugar and added ingredients. Simple and easy to make. Paleo, keto and whole30 friendly. A great option for a low carb breakfast.
Read moreBulletproof Coffee Mocha Recipe: Keto, Whole30 and Paleo
I've been playing around with bulletproof coffee. I'm not normally a coffee drinker. An espresso or two a week. This week, I was craving hot chocolate so badly so I made hot chocolate with unsweetened cocoa powder and hot water. It smelled delicious, but it does not taste the same at all. So I played around and came up with this recipe for Bulletproof Coffee Mocha.
Read moreWhy Minimalism Is Good For Your Sex Life
Is Minimalism good for your sex life?
Is minimalism good for your sex life? Absolutely! Learn how simplifying your life can lead to better bedroom action. It all boils down to removing the distractions so that you can get on with what matters.
Read moreProduct Review: Door to Door Organics
A review of the organic fruit and vegetable delivery service Door-to-Door Organics. How does it stack up against Wholefoods and other supermarkets in terms of cost, quality, variety and packaging?
Read moreMy Favorite Cookie Scones Recipe with Cinnamon or Orange Icing
My Favorite Cookie Scones Recipe with Cinnamon or Orange Icing
My favorite all-time cookie scone recipe. I split the batch so one has orange icing and the other has cinnamon icing. Amazing with coffee or tea.
Read moreRead: The Intention Experiment
What is intention and how does it work? The Intention Experiment.
Cliff notes version of the Intention Experiment. Our thoughts matter. Here are some key supporting statements from the book about the importance of a positive mindset and a targeted intention. The text book definition of intention is "purposeful plan to perform an action, which will lead to a desired outcome" unlike a desire which means simply focusing on an outcome without a purposeful plan to achieve it.
Read moreRead: Whole30 Food Freedom Forever
Whole30 is not a diet, it is in fact a reset and that in itself is a very powerful message to the mind and the psyche. Food not only affects the body, but the mind and the heart (emotions). You need to tackle all three areas to find Food Freedom and Melissa provides a great guide to tackle all of these areas.
Read moreGinger Turmeric Sweet Potato Soup
Whole30 and paleo ginger turmeric sweet potato soup with coconut milk. Functional food in a simple soup.
Read moreBaked Cinnamon Apple Chips - Paleo, Whole30 and a Zero Waste Snack
Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips - Paleo, Whole30 and a Zero Waste Snack
An easy recipe for baked cinnamon apple chips. Only 3 ingredients. Great zero waste snack that is gluten free, paleo and whole30 compliant.
Read more7 Proven Tips for a Happier, Focused Mind
The mind is a powerful thing, but it is constantly bombarded with distractions. It's time to refocus with these 7 proven methods to help you achieve a happier state of mind.
Read moreWhole30 and Paleo Compliant Filipino Oxtail Soup
Whole30 and Paleo Compliant Filipino Oxtail Soup
Filipino oxtail soup is staple in Filipino cuisine. At the core of this dish is bone broth made whole30 and paleo compliant.
Read moreWhole30 and Paleo Compliant Filipino Adobo
Whole30 and Paleo compliant version of Filipino adobo. So good, you might not be able to tell the difference.
Whole30 and Paleo Filipino Adobo. Read on for easy substitutes for making this dish.
Read moreLoaded and Tasty Peanut Butter Cups
Easy to make peanut butter cups loaded with chia and flax seeds and coconut oil. The perfect, sweet snack.
Read moreMake: Easy Homemade, Whole30 Mayo
Easy, homemade mayo that is whole30 compliant.
Read morePaleo Chia Flaxseed Brownie Cakes
Paleo Chia Flaxseed Brownie Cakes made with flax, chia, bananas, dates, eggs and gluten-free flour. Yum!
Read moreWhole30 Hawaiian Poke Salad Recipe
Whole30 Hawaiian Poke Salad Recipe
Salad made out of fresh raw fish and vegetables. Poke is Hawaiian meaning "to slice or cut." Light, gluten free, paleo and whole30 and very easy to prepare.
Read moreWhole30 No Fuss Salmon Cakes
Quick recipe for salmon cakes that are whole30 compliant, paleo and gluten free.
Read moreGluten Free All Purpose Flour Mix Recipe
Gluten free all purpose flour mix. Great for pancakes.
Gluten free all purpose flour mix made out of almond and coconut flour. Great for pancakes!
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