Real Food for Fertility
December 9, 2009
It’s rather obvious to most that pregnant and nursing women have significantly higher nutritional needs than the rest of us. What we don’t often acknowledge, at least in this culture, are the important nutritional needs of women long before they become pregnant. Read the rest of this entry »
Of Milk and Mason Jars: My Journey to Real Food
February 4, 2009
For a long time I’ve wanted to write about my journey to “Real Food” or Traditional Nutrition. I’ve hesitated because it seems like a rather long story, and a journey that quite frankly I’m still on. It’s been a pretty amazing journey, spiritually speaking, in that it has empowered me as a woman to realize my potential at bringing healing and nourishment to my loved ones. Food preparation has always been a sacrificial act of love across all cultures. Unfortunately, I grew up in a time when the food culture was probably at an all-time low in this country. My journey, like many, began with a deep question and the search for answers. Read the rest of this entry »
On Being Frugal and Grain-Free
February 1, 2009
The cornerstone of frugality, according to many thrifty folks, is to eat a diet that maximizes grains and produce, since both are relatively inexpensive. Unfortunately, a diet that majors on grains is not an option for an increasing number of people. How can those of us who chose to be grain-free (for weight loss reasons or health reasons) do so without spending a boat load of money? Read the rest of this entry »
