The Nourished Life

Homemade Whipped Coconut Oil Body Butter Recipe

2012-02-07T09:16:00.004-06:00

Does your moisturizer make you nervous? Let me guess: it's either filled with questionable ingredients or wildly expensive. Or both. Like you, I've been seeking a natural alternative to those bottles of creamy (but chemical-laden) conventional lotions. It hasn't been easy. Coconut oil has always been a top contender, but it wasn't until I tried a new homemade whipped coconut oil body butter

Real Food Myths: Attitude Doesn't Count

2011-11-08T15:55:00.000-06:00

Food affects our moods. This concept is well known in the real food community and I've written about it several times myself. It's also an idea that hits close to home for me, because the reason I became interested in real food nutrition was because my own emotional health (or lack thereof) was really putting my life and my family through the wringer. When you're plagued with mood swings that

Winner of the Beautiful Baby E-Course Giveaway!

2011-10-19T16:27:00.000-05:00

I am touched by the comments so many of you left in the Beautiful Babies giveaway post. Pregnancy, childbirth, and raising healthy babies can be an emotional topic. Tears of joy, tears of angst--I've cried my share with both my children when they were babies. Hopefully, real food nutrition can save you a few of those tears of angst and leave more for the joy category! Even if you didn't win

Giveaway: Win Free Enrollment in the Beautiful Babies Nutrition Class! ($199 Value)

2011-10-15T13:01:00.001-05:00

There aren't many guarantees in this life. We can do everything right and still not get the results we want. But just because we don't get a guarantee doesn't mean we shouldn't try. This goes with everything in life--from careers to romance and everything in between--and nowhere does it matter more than with our children. Real food nutrition can't guarantee you quick conception, a smooth

Winner of the Orawellness Giveaway!

2011-10-13T13:08:00.000-05:00

Wow! The latest giveaway really generated some excitement--more than 260 entries were submitted for the OraWellness family starter pack! While only one lucky reader gets to win, the folks at OraWellness.com have offered everyone else an exclusive deal: until the end of October, get a FREE Bass toothbrush when you order a bottle of the OraWellness brushing blend! Here's how to get your free brush

5 Steps to Winterize Your Vegetable Garden

2011-10-11T15:57:00.000-05:00

While your garden may be sleeping for most of the coming winter, plenty of tasks can be done to prepare for next spring. It may not seem like it, but this is the perfect time to begin preparing the garden for a dynamic growing season next year. Now is the time to give your garden a head start by taking these important steps to winterize your garden: 1. Clean up. Remove all the debris from

Giveaway: Essential Oil Tooth Brushing Blend Plus Family Pack of Bass Toothbrushes! ($35 Value)

2011-10-06T15:04:00.000-05:00

Once upon a time, I thought my regular toothbrush and toothpaste were keeping my mouth healthy and clean. After all, isn't that what the dentist always told me? These days I know better. My toothpaste was all wrong... my toothbrush was all wrong... even the way I brushed my teeth was all wrong! And I had no idea until the nice folks from Orawellness sent me a couple of their products to try out

Winner of the Cuisinart Hand Blender!

2011-10-04T12:21:00.000-05:00

Real food is more fun when it's convenient, and convenience is exactly what the Cuisinart 200-Watt Immersion Hand Blender brings home. One lucky reader is about to enter smoothie-making, soup-blending heaven! A big thanks to everyone who participated in this giveaway--and stay tuned, another exciting giveaway will be announced later this week! And the winner of the hand blender is...

Tips for Growing Carrots this Fall

2011-09-27T12:10:00.000-05:00

It’s no mystery why carrots are one of the most popular vegetables grown in the home garden: they're easy to grow and healthy to eat. Carrots are also one of the most versatile vegetables in the kitchen and can be used in everything from soups and stews to muffins or stir fry. And of course, most people can enjoy crunching into a carrot fresh out of the garden, too. There are a variety of

10 Reasons Why I Love Butter

2011-09-22T12:27:00.003-05:00

How do I love thee, butter? Oh, let me count the ways... 1. Butter is real. I love food that doesn't need an ingredient list. And butter is as simple as it comes: cream. That's it. No hydrogenation necessary, no flavor additives, no preservatives. Just my style. 2. It's delicious. When it comes down to it, healthy food should taste amazing. And butter definitely fits that bill. Who

Video Recipe: Healthy Collard Greens Wraps with Tasty Mexican Ground Beef Filling

2011-09-20T11:04:00.000-05:00

by Margaret Floyd, auther of Eat Naked: Unprocessed, Unpolluted, and Undressed Eating for a Healthier, Sexier You Looking for a creative alternative to your standard wheat or corn tortilla for your wraps and rolls? Collard greens are an excellent, unusual, and delicious option. It makes a grain-free wrap and is a fun way to sneak more vegetables into your dinner. Collards have nice, big,

Cinnamon Tingle Cod Liver Oil Success With Kids!

2011-09-16T10:43:00.000-05:00

When I got this email from last month's Green Pasture giveaway winner, I knew I had to share it with you all. I think most of us feel some hesitation about investing in a bottle of quality cod liver oil if you fear your kids will never consent to taking it every day. But a lot of parents are surprised when they realize it's often not the battle they expected! Here's what this email said: I got

Yummy Homemade Almond Flour Muffins

2011-09-14T11:30:00.001-05:00

Need a nutritious, grain-free snack on the go? Try out this simple almond flour muffin recipe from Charles and Julie Mayfield, authors of the real food cookbook Paleo Comfort Foods: Yummy Almond Flour Muffins Ingredients2 1/2 cups almond flour 1 tablespoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups carrots, peeled and grated 1 large apple, peeled, cored and grated 1 cup shredded

Why Vegetable Rotation is Key for Organic Gardening

2011-09-13T10:53:00.001-05:00

Vegetable rotation probably never crosses the mind of the average home gardener. But rotating crops isn't just for the big agriculture players: it can also benefit small home gardens as well. For organic gardeners, vegetable rotation is especially important because it can help eliminate the need for fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides by maintaining balance in the soil. Why Vegetable

How to Brush Your Teeth for Gum Health: The Bass Brushing Technique

2011-09-12T17:49:00.005-05:00

Recently I shared a list of natural toothpaste alternatives, but did you know that how you brush your teeth can be just as important as what you use on your toothbrush? In fact, the type of brush you use plays an important role as well! Today Will and Susan Revak from OraWellness share instructions for the Bass brushing technique, an important step in reducing gum disease, improving oral

Winner of How to Cook Real Food Enrollment--Plus Discount and Free Goodies for Everyone Else!

2011-09-07T09:07:00.000-05:00

Time to announce the winner of our How to Cook Real Food enrollment giveaway! Even if you didn't win free enrollment, you can still save a bundle on the class plus get some free goodies. Read on for a special coupon code and save over $100! The winner of the giveaway is... ... Moulenbelt (comment #59). Congrats! Please contact me so we can finish signing you up for enrollment. Didn't win?

Monthly Drawing: Win a Cuisinart SmartStick 200-Watt Hand Blender! ($29 Value)

2011-09-06T09:52:00.001-05:00

In our society, convenience is king. Why get the whole blender dirty for just one smoothie? What if you could blend vegetable soup right in the pot without breaking out the food processor? That's where the Cuisinart SmartStick hand blender comes in. This little baby packs a powerful punch that can take on a variety of blending and mixing jobs without the hassle of using larger appliances.

Real Food Recipe Link Love

2011-09-03T10:15:00.000-05:00

Check out some of my favorite real food recipes below. Feel free to share your own favorite recipes in the comment section below this post! #1 Healthy Breakfast Ideas from Kelly the Kitchen Kop With four kids of her own, Kelly knows that making real food for breakfast can be a challenge. She put together an awesome collection of simple and easy real food breakfast ideas that your whole

Winner of the Presto Air Popper and Organic Popcorn!

2011-09-02T14:40:00.000-05:00

It's time to announce the winner of a brand new Presto Air Popcorn Popper plus 6 packages of Arrowhead Mills Organic Popcorn! The winner is... Sally Scott! (comment #59) Congrats, Sally! Please contact me so we can get your items to you and you can starting popping away with your new air popper. Thanks to everyone who participated in the giveaway and keep you eye out for our next monthly

Video: How to Make Yogurt Cheese and Fresh Whey

2011-09-01T09:00:00.004-05:00

The first step to culturing your own probiotic foods at home is making whey. Whey is what kicks off the lacto-fermentation process and helps beneficial cultures develop in healthy real foods like homemade ketchup, sauerkraut and many others. How do you make your own whey? It's incredibly easy! Jenny from Nourished Kitchen put together a great video tutorial on making yogurt cheese and whey--she

Giveaway: Free Enrollment in How to Cook Real Food ($199 Value!)

2011-08-31T09:14:00.000-05:00

Do you know how to make roasted tomato vinaigrette? How about homemade fruit and nut bars? Or fresh pesto, artisan sourdough bread, tender roast chicken and savoury cream of mushroom soup? Not yet? Well, today you have the chance to master the world of real food cooking by winning free enrollment in the 12-week How to Cook Real Food online cooking class! The class includes: 12 in-depth

20 Flowers that Attract Butterflies to Your Garden

2011-08-30T16:05:00.004-05:00

Flowers are nice... but butterflies are better! At least I think so. And if you plant the right flowers, you can attract these ethereal little creatures to your garden throughout the spring, summer and fall. That's right: while butterflies tend to be abundant in spring, that doesn't mean you can't have flowers that attract butterflies to your garden during the summer and fall as well. Below

How to Cook Real Food: Learn to Cook the Nourishing Way

2011-08-24T17:48:00.002-05:00

When I first read Nourishing Traditions, I fell in love. But as with any romance, the inevitable bumps in the road quickly emerged, including one stark reality: I was a terrible cook! The idea of eating traditional foods like our ancestors is a romantic thought that appeals so deeply to many of us. But if you're anything like me, what seems so natural doesn't exactly come naturally in the

Winner of the $50 Green Pasture Voucher!

2011-08-22T08:54:00.001-05:00

Congrats to the winner of the $50 voucher for Green Pasture! If you didn't win, you can still save a bundle because Green Pasture is offering some excellent deals on their emulsified cod liver oils and royal capsules right now! Find out more about Green Pasture's deals by visiting my resources page. The Winner of the Green Pastures $50 Voucher Giveaway... Soccy! (comment #237) Congrats to

What Price Said... About Cod Liver Oil

2011-08-18T15:36:00.005-05:00

Once upon a time a man went on a quest that touched every corner of the earth: a quest to find out what made folks healthy. The man was Weston A. Price and he came back from his journey with a clear idea of how nutrition can affect our health. He put these ideas into print in his book Nutrition and Physical Degeneration. Price is known for recommending grass-fed butter, real whole milk, offal