Raine Saunders
April 4, 2017
grassfed beef, health, low-fat, organic food, pasture raised eggs, pasture-raised, raw milk, Real food, saturated fat, Toxins, traditional diet, traditional fats, traditional food, vaccination, Vitamin A, wellness
by What role do nutrients from real food play in prevention and recovery from disease? Vitamin A is critical for absorption of protein in the foods we eat and immune system function. USDA Dietary Recommendations call for low-fat and fat-free…
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Raine Saunders
September 2, 2015
Fermented cod liver oil, fermented foods, health, responsibility, traditional fats, Vitamin D
by I’m well aware that what I’ve written here may open myself up to criticism. That’s okay. I’m not worried about winning a popularity contest. I’m only asking for those who read this to take an objective view at the…
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Raine Saunders
August 1, 2015
anxiety, beneficial bacteria, digestive health, dirt, exercise, gut healing, health, immunity, microbes, outdoor activity, paddleboarding, sun exposure, sunburn, traditional diet, traditional fats, traditional food, Vitamin D, wellness
by This summer my family has acquired a love for paddleboarding. I do love the outdoors, and spend as much time as I can there when weather is favorable doing activities I love including walking, bike riding, horseback riding, hiking,…
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Raine Saunders
July 16, 2015
digestive health, fermented foods and beverages, grassfed beef, gut healing, health, immunity, on-the-go, organic food, probiotics, Real food, saving money, Toxins, traditional fats, travel
digestion, fermented foods, immune system, nutrient-dense, organic food, processed food, real food, travel
by It’s summer! Travel season is in full swing. What can you do to ensure you eat healthy? When traveling, finding healthful food choices can be challenging. However, with a little planning and preparation, there are a number of healthy…
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Raine Saunders
May 21, 2015
broth, digestive health, fermented foods and beverages, gut healing, health, immunity, kitchen tips, Mood and behavior, pasture raised eggs, Real food, recipes, traditional fats, traditional food
beet kvass, bone broth, brain support, coffee, dairy kefir, digestive healing, digestive health, enzymes, fermented beverages, gut health, immune system, kefir, kombucha, minerals, morning beverage, nettles, nettles infusion, probiotics, raw foods, smoothies, water kefir
by I have heard a lot of people describe how they need their morning coffee to “get going”. Some are writing about the benefits of Bulletproof Coffee. I have personally not drank coffee for over 20 years. I was forced…
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Raine Saunders
April 21, 2015
digestive health, fermented foods, fermented foods and beverages, grassfed beef, gut healing, immunity, low-fat, organic food, processed food, Real food, saturated fat, traditional fats, traditional food, vegetable oil
digestion, digestive health, digestive tract, immune system, real food, traditional fats
by Does your body have trouble digesting fats? Maybe you have consumed low-fat products for a period of time and/or consumed modern, artificial fats such as vegetable oils (canola, soy, or corn). Or, maybe you have added real, traditional fats back…
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Raine Saunders
April 9, 2015
book reviews, grassfed beef, gut healing, health, organic food, Real food, saturated fat, traditional fats, traditional food
book review, cholesterol, conventional meat, factory farm, grassfed beef, grassfed meat, organic food, real food, Tender Grassfed Meat, traditional food
by Meat has gained reputation for being the cause of chronic and fatal health issues including heart disease, obesity, cancer, and others due to its cholesterol and saturated fat content. But the stance on this is changing. Lately we’ve seen…
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Raine Saunders
March 9, 2015
anxiety, broth, digestive health, fermented foods, fermented foods and beverages, gut healing, health, immunity, organic food, panic, Real food, traditional fats
anxiety, broth, digestion, Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride, fermented foods, GAPS, Gut and Psychology Syndrome, gut healing, gut health, nutrient-dense, organic foods, panic, processed food, real food
by I want to share my experience in using GAPS for recovery from long-standing health issues I experienced for over 20 years of my life: insomnia, panic and anxiety. GAPS is a healing protocol developed by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride to correct…
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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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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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