Raine Saunders

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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Deceptions in the food industry: low-fat foods

Raine Saunders February 9, 2015 GMOs, gut healing, health, low-fat, organic food, pasture-raised, processed food, Real food, saturated fat, traditional fats, traditional food low-fat, pasture-raised, processed food, reading labels, real food, saturated fat, traditional fats, traditional food, weight loss

by Nearly four years ago on my other web site, Agriculture Society, I started a series called Deceptions in the Food Industry where I discussed the fallacies of processed foods, and faulty claims made on labels of many foods you…
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The importance of dietary fats

Raine Saunders February 4, 2015 grassfed beef, health, low-fat, organic food, Real food, saturated fat, traditional fats, traditional food, vegetable oil factory-farmed food, grassfed beef, heart disease, low-fat, real food, red meat, saturated fat, traditional fat, traditional food

by We live in a world where dietary fats have been increasingly feared and avoided. With epidemic numbers of people experiencing heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and cancer, health experts and professionals are starting to understand the significant…
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Dr. Weston A. Price speaks on “the worst foods you can eat”

Raine Saunders February 3, 2015 GMOs, gut healing, health, organic food, processed food, Real food, saturated fat, traditional fats, traditional food GMOs, gut healing, organic food, polyunsaturated fat, processed food, real food, saturated fat, toxins, traditional fats, traditional food

by Dr. Weston A. Price, author of Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, traveled around the world in the 1930s to isolated locations. His goal? To discover through the lens of observing physical human health what were the causes of dental decay…
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11 reasons you don’t feel better despite “eating healthy”

Raine Saunders January 28, 2015 health, immunity, organic food, processed food, traditional fats

by So you’ve transitioned away from processed foods and started eating healthier. That’s great! You’re becoming more mindful of organic. Maybe you’re buying more fruits and vegetables. Maybe you’re becoming more aware of poultry, meat and dairy products from sustainable…
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