February 2015 – Traditional Wellness Wisdom

My kitchen essentials: ingredients and equipment

Raine Saunders February 27, 2015 broth, fermented foods, fermented foods and beverages, grassfed beef, health, kitchen tips, organic food, pasture raised eggs, raw milk, Real food, saturated fat, traditional fats, traditional food broth, fermented foods, fermented foods and beverages, grassfed beef, health, kitchen tips, organic food, pasture-raised eggs, raw milk, real food, saturated fat, traditional fats, traditional food

by I’d like to invite you to come into my kitchen for a moment to share some of the essentials I’m usually not without. These are the foods, products, and appliances/tools we use every day to prepare food and to…
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Book review: The 30-Day Heartburn Solution

Raine Saunders February 25, 2015 book reviews, gut healing, health, processed food, Real food, saving money, Toxins, traditional food book reviews, Craig Fear, gut health, health, processed food, real food, saving money, toxins, traditional food

by What is one of the most over-used and prescribed drugs in America? You might immediately think of antibiotics. Those are definitely over-prescribed. However, the medications Craig Fear, NTP (Nutritional Therapy Practitioner) refers to in his new book, The 30-Day…
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Homemade deviled eggs

Raine Saunders February 24, 2015 kitchen tips, organic food, pasture raised eggs, Real food, recipes deviled eggs, eggs, eggs from pastured hens, fat-soluble vitamins, recipes, Vitamin A, Vitamin D

by I love deviled eggs. I wish preparation time was quicker, but that makes these nutrient-dense appetizers even more special to eat! Or perhaps you could make an entire meal out of these beautiful eggs. I know my family has. There’s…
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Real Plans, real food: healthy meals made cheaper and easier

Raine Saunders February 22, 2015 kitchen tips, Real food, recipes, saving money, traditional food dairy-free, dinner, gluten-free, lunch, meal planning, Paleo, real food, Real Plans, recipes, saving money, traditional food, Vegetarian

by What is Real Plans? Real Plans is a customizable, meal-planning subscription service engineered to enable you to eat the real wholesome foods you want, while saving you money and time. Enjoy meal time again! Save money with Real Plans We…
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Tips for saving money and food in the kitchen

Raine Saunders February 19, 2015 fermented foods, kitchen tips, organic food, Real food, recipes, saturated fat, saving money, traditional fats, traditional food bone broth, fermented foods, kitchen tips, kombucha, organic food, real food, recipes, saturated fat, saving money, traditional fats, traditional food

by Do you wonder how to save money while eating healthy? There are many ways to cut corners and make food last longer, and preserve your budget. One way is to waste nothing (or as little as possible). I’ve noticed…
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10 ways to protect yourself from superbug bacteria

Raine Saunders February 18, 2015 fermented foods, fermented foods and beverages, gut healing, health, Real food Branch Basics, non-toxic cleaner

by Superbug bacteria are constantly in the news. In early 2015, a relatively new superbug called CRE which emerged in early 2013 and declared a “nationwide threat” by the CDC has been linked to a commonly used medical device known…
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Homemade mayo and tartar sauce recipes

Raine Saunders February 17, 2015 Real food, recipes mayonnaise, olive oil, pasture-raised eggs, real food, recipes

by Some years ago, I attempted to make home-made mayonnaise a number of times in my old-timer blender. It was a flop. I got frustrated and gave up. I did not have the patience to stand there and drip olive…
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4 ways to avoid GMOs in your diet

Raine Saunders February 16, 2015 glyphosate, GMOs, gut healing, health, immunity, Monsanto, organic food, processed food, Toxins

by The extreme conditions in our food supply call for the awareness and conscientious purchasing habits on behalf of the consumer public. Avoiding GMOs is not always easy, but to ensure good health and a clean environment, it’s an absolutely…
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12 tips to keep sugar cravings away

Raine Saunders February 15, 2015 digestive health, fermented foods and beverages, grassfed beef, gut healing, health, immunity, Mood and behavior, organic food, pasture raised eggs, processed food, Real food, saturated fat, traditional fats

by According to The Credit Suisse Research Institute’s 2013 study, “Sugar: Consumption at a Crossroads”, 30 to 40 percent of U.S. healthcare costs are dedicated to treatment of diseases that are linked to over-consumption of sugar! As compared to other industrial countries,…
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10 gut-healing, nutrient-dense foods at-a-glance

Raine Saunders February 10, 2015 grassfed beef, pasture raised eggs, Real food, saturated fat, traditional fats, traditional food traditional food

by The USDA’s My Plate (formerly known as the Food Pyramid), and a preponderance of other sources commonly direct consumers to consume more fruits and vegetables every day. It’s true – fruits and vegetables are important, but what is not…
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Monthly Archive: February 2015