This post is from KS contributing writer Becca Stallings of The Earthling’s Handbook, with photography assistance from her son Nicholas Efran, age 13.Two years ago, I wrote up a handy 5-step plan for using all the vegetables you receive in a weekly crate from a Community-Sponsored Agriculture farm. That article tells you all about how a CSA works on a subscription plan to bring you several pounds of organic, locally-grown produce every week. Here's a tool for finding a CSA in your … [Read more...]
No Waste Food on the Go with Reusable Sandwich and Snack Bags {REVIEW}
Hi, I'm Katie, and I'm a reusable snack bag junkie.It's true.Now that I've been using reusable sandwich and snack bags regularly for over eight years, it's not even weird anymore...to me.Every so often, I see myself through someone else's eyes as I unzip a cloth bag full of trail mix or perhaps allergy-free pumpkin muffins, and I wonder what they are thinking. Reusable bags, in general, are much more mainstream than when I started using them (love that!!), so it may not be the first … [Read more...]
Xylitol, Erythritol, Sorbitol…What’s That "ol" About?
Sweeteners that have been around for centuries like sorghum syrup and maple syrup are a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth with a few health benefits too. But what about the new sweeteners we keep hearing about? I probably get more questions about this category of sweeteners than any other sweetener out there and for good reason. They're called sugar alcohols, but they're not sugar, and they're not alcohol.You may have seen xylitol in your chewing gum or toothpaste and … [Read more...]
Homemade Whole Wheat SOFT Tortillas and Other Healthy Tortillas
We're going out on the town for Mexican food since we love salsa, beans and rice, and smoky Mexican soup…just kidding. We're actually sharing a recipe for the best ever homemade whole wheat tortillas with all the tips I've picked up over the years.People are generally pretty impressed with an adult who makes homemade tortillas from scratch. And homemade 100% whole wheat tortillas are even another step up.We know how to make great homemade gluten-free tortillas too, but what is most … [Read more...]
5 Reasons You Might Have Stomach Pain After Eating (or other not-so-fun bowel symptoms that don’t really belong in a title)
Have you ever considered trying a parasite cleanse to get rid of digestive upset? Or maybe you think cutting gluten or going grain-free could eliminate your stomach pain after eating. Let's dig a bit deeper into the potential causes of irregular bowels.This post is from contributing writer Mary Voogt of Just Take A Bite.Do you wonder if something is "off" with your gut? Do you experience stomach pain after eating or other awkward symptoms?Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most … [Read more...]
Best Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Recipe with a Crispy Crust
As a family, we eat mostly gluten-free, but we still enjoy old favorites like homemade hamburger helper on occasion. This recipe quickly became a repeat request from the kids and the parents aren't complaining either!When your kids are literally swooning over a whole wheat pizza crust and asking for fourths, you know you have a winner. (Or, perhaps your kids haven't had homemade pizza with actual wheat flour in YEARS – that could be it, too.)We generally have homemade pizza every Sunday, … [Read more...]
Healthy (Almost) 100% Whole Grain Buckwheat Gluten-Free Pizza Recipe (corn-free, no yeast, no gums!)
It's a dichotomy in America today - is pizza healthy?The government seems to think so, counting it as a power-packed grain/dairy/vegetable combo on school lunch menus. Most nutrition writers see it as a white flour nemesis at best or a trifecta of pure inflammatory grain/dairy/processed meats evil at worst.Is there such a thing as healthy pizza crust - and can it be gluten-free to boot?This isn't an oxymoron, I promise.It's the hope that you CAN make a whole grain (nearly) … [Read more...]
Why I DON’T Make Yogurt in my Instant Pot
One of the major differences in the various models of the Instant Pot is that pesky yogurt feature. Do you really need that button?Some people love making yogurt in their Instant Pot, but I will never be one of them. Here's why. 1. Instant Pot Yogurt Versus Dinner Management Honestly, I want to be able to incubate my homemade yogurt for 12 to 24 hours to get as much of the lactose sugars out as possible. I have a lot to think about already when it comes to feeding hungry mouths three times … [Read more...]
What’s the REAL Cost of Your Toilet Paper?
When it comes to finding real food, I've done the research--I know how best to shop at Costco vs. Aldi. But I've long wondered where I can save on other household necessities like toilet paper. Contributor Becca offered to ook at where we can find the best deals, online or in the store, and being a good steward she figured out the greenest options, too. This post is from KS contributing writer ‘Becca Stallings of The Earthling’s Handbook, with photography by her son Nicholas Efran, age … [Read more...]
Healthy Probiotic Frosting to Reduce Sugar for Kids (& Adults)
Healthy frosting sounds like an oxymoron, I know, but it can be reality and makes an amazing berry tart or fruit pizza, for starters.Frosting can really divide a relationship, you know.There's inch-thick versus paper-thin, there's so sweet it's practically straight sugar vs. cream cheese vs. whipped cream fluff with almost no taste.And in my husband's book, there's the cake with no frosting at all!Who does that? A whole cake with no frosting? That's what we used to make him … [Read more...]
