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Month: January 2016

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If I Were Starting Trim Healthy Mama With Traditional Foods Over Again… (KYF147)

#AskWardee 014: Can I Eat Gelatin Instead Of Broth And Still Get The Benefits? | "Even though I know it's so good for me, I do not enjoy cooking a pot of bones... especially with chicken feet! Can I use a quality powered gelatin and achieve similar healing results?” asks Jenny M. I'm sharing my answer on today's #AskWardee! | AskWardee.tv

Can I Eat Gelatin Instead Of Broth And Still Get The Benefits? #AskWardee 014

Between 2014 and 2015, I lost more than 30 pounds with Trim Healthy Mama, while still enjoying my favorite nourishing, nutrient-dense foods. Here are my 13 best tips for doing Trim Healthy Mama with traditional foods.

A Baker’s Dozen Of Tips For Trim Healthy Mama With Traditional Foods

Have you ever looked at the ingredients on a tub of flavored yogurt? Sugar, fructose, corn syrup, flavorings, colorings... A bowl of ice cream often contains less sugar than a similar serving of flavored yogurt! The good news? It's easy to create delicious and healthy flavored yogurts at home. The possibilities are endless! Here are 10 of our favorites to get you started.

How To Flavor Yogurt At Home + 10 Flavor Ideas!

Allergic or sensitive to eggs? Tired of eggs for breakfast? Boy, are you in luck! How about an enormous round-up of 90 nourishing, egg-free breakfasts?

90 Nourishing, Egg-Free Breakfasts

The “Made-From-Scratch” Life (KYF146)

Would you like to start cooking traditionally? Watch, listen, or read to learn my 6 simple steps to getting started with traditional foods! | AskWardee.tv

6 Simple Steps To Getting Started With Traditional Foods #AskWardee 013

In 1942, the entire world's supply of antibiotics amounted to only 64 pounds. Today, over 60 million pounds of antibiotics are used in the United States each year. Antibiotic-resistant infections are now the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Why has this happened, and are there antibiotic alternatives that work?

Explaining Antibiotic Resistance + Natural Alternatives That Work!

Simple breakfasts are always a win in the kitchen, and an oatmeal bake fits the bill! Most of the mixing is done the night before, so in the morning all you have to do is add the last few ingredients while the oven preheats. Hearty oats, fresh apples, warm spices, baked till golden brown -- this is the perfect breakfast on a cold winter morning.

Soaked Apple Spice Oatmeal Bake

What's the best part of making your own soft cheese from raw milk? Raw milk contains probiotics of course! Raw milk left to sit out and get warm means those probiotics are proliferating. This raw milk mascarpone is teeming with living flora. It's an indulgent, tasty health food that you can enjoy in both sweet and savory dishes!

How to Make Raw Milk Mascarpone: Soft, Probiotic Cheese

About a month ago I had one of those ugggh moments. A good friend of mine had excitedly shared a new idea for on-the-go protein bars -- something low in sugar, high in protein, and satisfyingly kid-friendly. Yet, I snubbed her idea, passing it off as having too much sugar. The next week, when she visited again to pick up her milk share at our home, she brought me a sample of her newly concocted protein bar. Boy, was it good! So, I ate my humble pie, asked for forgiveness, and requested to borrow her idea and share this wonderful creation with you all.

Grain-Free Protein Bars {with soaked nuts!}

8 Ways to Look & Feel Younger {& Happier!} | I'm now in my forties. I still think of myself as in my twenties and then I look in the mirror. ;) While I'm grateful that my character is more mature, I am intentionally pursuing a youthful (and happy) appearance as long as I possibly can. Here are the 8 ways I'm doing it -- you can, too. | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/145

8 Ways To Look & Feel Younger {& Happier}! (KYF145)

"Is local bacteria making my sourdough starter go off?” Before concluding that local geography is causing your starter to go off, first be sure of a few things — like are you keeping it away from other ferments? Watch, listen, or read to find out what else could be affecting your sourdough starter! | AskWardee.tv

Is Local Bacteria Making My Sourdough Starter Go Off? #AskWardee 012

14 Herbs to Boost Immunity {pssst! 8 may already be in your kitchen!} | Winter is typically a time for sickness -- but it doesn't have to be. These immune-boosting herbs are easily added to your diet so that you can be healthy all season long! Some are are probably in your kitchen cabinets already. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

14 Herbs to Boost Immunity {pssst! 8 may already be in your kitchen!}

Rennet is an essential ingredient in most cheesemaking. It is widely available online, although most of it is not sustainably sourced. Between GMOs and harmful preservatives, it takes a bit of sleuthing to find the best. Here are several factors to keep in mind when choosing rennet for your cheesemaking.

How to Choose Rennet for Cheesemaking

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15 Natural Energy-Boosting Drinks — No Caffeine Allowed!

Your Word For 2016, Plus SMART Goals | At the beginning of each year, I like to choose a word. It’s usually very personal and has to do with my character or what I need in my heart. In 2012, I chose Grace. In 2013 and 2014, I chose Confidence. In 2015, I chose Best. This year, I’m choosing…. First, a story. Plus, we're talking about making SMART goals. | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/144

Your Word For 2016, Plus SMART Goals (KYF144)

Do you need to eat meat to be healthy? Watch, listen, or read to learn my 6 points that you can use to evaluate whether or not to add meat to your diet! | AskWardee.tv

Do You Need To Eat Meat To Be Healthy? #AskWardee 011