If you love reading academic research and the science behind what you eat, this is the section for you. Join us as we try to understand how our bodies, earth, and food work and the causes of disease.
In food, marketers would like you to believe it’s the same system. Chemists create a new “food” in a lab, advertisers promote it, and once…
The Dangers of Artificial Sweeteners — Are They Safe for Kids? Read More »
Have you been convinced yet that what you feed your child has a significant impact on their health? My notes from a talk by Kelly…
How Diet Affects Kids’ Behavior: An Interview with Kelly Dorfman Read More »
It seems crazy to me that so many people, medical professionals and normal folks alike, still believe that what we eat has little to do…
Could Food be the Root Cause of Your Child’s Illness? Read More »
Apples may reign supreme in the fall, but this baked apple crisp is a winner any time of year. Simple, real food ingredients make this…
Healthy Homemade Baked Apple Crisp Recipe {With A FREE Download!} Read More »
A natural sweetener with zero calories and zero aftertaste that doesn’t cause cancer in lab rats? Is that a dream too good to be true?…
Is Stevia Safe? What Are the Facts on Stevia? Read More »
“Wait, what is that?” That’s what came out of my mouth, in a nicely polite voice. In my head, I ninja-chopped the nurse’s hand, sending…
Do Newborns Need Sugar Water for Pain Relief? Read More »
This is a guest post by Erin Odom of The Humbled Homemaker. In November 2000, then 3-year-old Brianna Maya nearly died after her parents gave…
What’s Really in Children’s Medications? {GUEST POST} Read More »
Unrefined sugars can be SO confusing – sucanat, rapadura, panela, and muscovado. Not only are they unfamiliar in the culture, tough to find at your…
Unrefined Dehydrated Whole Cane Sugar (Sucanat, Rapadura, Panela and Muscovado) Read More »
Honey – especially raw honey, has many health benefits. Raw honey’s nutritional value is awesome, plus, it tastes great! Honey is a great bridge to…
A Sweet, Sweet Summer: Does Raw Honey Have Nutritional Health Benefits? Read More »
I’ve done a lot of poking into the subject of soaking grains, and through it all I’ve continued soaking, sprouting, and souring my baked goods.…
Soaked Grain Recipes: A Gallery from Everywhere! Read More »
In our quest for the healthiest possible grains and legumes, so far we’ve wrassled yeast into a jar and learned to feed it, coaxed things…
Soaking Grains vs. Sprouting: Which is Best? Read More »
I was almost certain this recipe would be a bust. I’m glad my bad attitude didn’t taint the whole process, because I have to say…
Sometimes my husband just shakes his head when he walks past me, and I’m never sure why. Recently he confessed, “I’m still sort of in…
Food for Thought: Is Freshly Milled Flour More Nutritious? Read More »
If you had asked me what kind of wheat I used two years ago, I would have said “whole wheat, sometimes unbleached white flour.” I…
Name That Grain! (What are all Those Kinds of Wheat For???) Read More »
Homemade bread can be dense, chewy and all around not so good. But that is definitely NOT the case with these 100% whole wheat “happy…
Homemade Whole Wheat “Happy Rolls” Recipe Read More »
This is the second in a two-part series of guest post from Donielle of Naturally Knocked Up, where you can always find great advice on…
Super Foods for Pregnancy {Guest Post} Read More »
During pregnancy, food is a very common topic among pregnant women; either they can’t keep it down, or they can’t get enough! But do you…
What Foods to Eat Pre-Conception to Increase Fertility {Guest Post} Read More »
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to check your pantry for industrial oils or trans fats and root out any remaining stragglers. Today…
Monday Mission: Refocus on Healthy Fats Read More »
If I had a nickel for every time I wished I had a science lab at my house, and the knowledge to put it to…
Soaking Grains Exploration: What is the pH of your Favorite Soaking Medium? Read More »
When I first announced this series last summer, one of my readers eagerly sent her two favorite recipes my way. I tried both of them…
Seeking the Perfect Homemade Whole Wheat: Claudia’s Bread (no. 3) Read More »
