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You know it's time to quit sugar and artificial sweeteners are no good, for sure. What about sugar alcohols? Are xylitol and erythritol healthy or natural? Watch, listen, or read to find out the answers, our favorite nourishing recipes, and get a special offer! | AskWardee.tv

Are Xylitol & Erythritol Healthy? #AskWardee 080

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How To Reheat Frozen Food In The Instant Pot {Instant Pot Freezer Meals} #AskWardee 079

Please forgive me as I broach a stinky subject... smelly bathrooms! Natural mamas don't have to put up with those smells! The toxic chemicals in commercial air fresheners are scary -- so freshen your home's air naturally with a homemade essential oil air freshener! | AskWardee.tv

Homemade Essential Oil Air Freshener #AskWardee 075

What does your meat have to do with hormone balance and inflammation? Does the kind of meat you buy *really* matter? Watch, listen, or read to learn the difference between grain-fed and grass-fed meat and why grass-fed really is better for you! | AskWardee.tv

The Difference Between Grain-Fed & Grass-Fed Meat {3 Reasons Grass-Fed Is Healthier!} #AskWardee 073

Coconut oil is amazing, and everyone says you should use it, but... refined, expeller pressed, virgin, cold pressed... Are you ready to pull your hair out? Which coconut oil should you buy??? Watch, listen, or read to learn the best coconut oil to suit your family's taste (and health!) preferences! | AskWardee.tv

Which Coconut Oil Should You Buy? #AskWardee 072

Coconuts are nuts... so does coconut flour contain phytic acid? Does coconut flour need to be soaked? Watch, listen, or read to find out, plus get some yummy and easy coconut flour recipes! | AskWardee.tv

Does Coconut Flour Need To Be Soaked? #AskWardee 071

You include plenty of bones, soft tissue, and even bones with marrow when making your bone broth. But what if some of that nourishing, healing marrow is still in the bones when the broth is done cooking? What are the best ways to extract marrow for bone broth? Watch, listen, or read so you don't miss any of the benefits of bone marrow! | AskWardee.tv

The Best Ways To Extract Marrow For Bone Broth #AskWardee 070

You have a thriving sourdough starter, and now you're ready to transition to 5,000-year-old einkorn -- an ancient variety of wheat that's healthier and has less gluten than modern wheat. Watch, listen, or read to learn how to transition a sourdough starter to einkorn. Plus, get my FREE no-knead einkorn sourdough bread recipe! | AskWardee.tv

How To Transition A Sourdough Starter To Einkorn #AskWardee 069

Properly cared for, wooden kitchen tools can last many years -- long enough to pass on as family heirlooms. Is mineral oil the best or safest choice? Watch, listen, or read to learn how to care for wood cutting boards and utensils naturally! | AskWardee.tv

How To Care For Wood Cutting Boards & Utensils… The Healthy Way! #AskWardee 068

Heather's family is large, and they're struggling financially. She wants to eat the best quality meat, yet her budget doesn't go that far. What should she do??? Are there any OK compromises or should they just eat less? Watch, listen, or read to find out what to buy if you can't afford organic meat! | AskWardee.tv

What To Buy If You Can’t Afford Organic Meat #AskWardee 066

The Best & Healthiest Flours For Sourdough #AskWardee 065

The Best & Healthiest Flours For Sourdough #AskWardee 065

Is it possible to follow the Trim Healthy Mama plan for weight loss with go-to traditional foods? Yes! I did it (and still do) and so can you! Watch, listen, or read for my top 3 go-to traditional foods for Trim Healthy Mama -- plus snag my free traditional foods THM 7-day meal plan! | AskWardee.tv

My Top 3 “Go-To” Traditional Foods For Trim Healthy Mama {purist} #AskWardee 064

You're supposed to avoid crucifers if you have thyroid disease, but does fermenting reduce goitrogens? Watch, listen, or read for my answers to this question -- and the real question: do fermented cruciferous vegetables hurt the thyroid? | AskWardee.tv

Do Fermented Cruciferous Vegetables Like Sauerkraut Hurt The Thyroid? #AskWardee 063

Cast iron is my top pick for non-stick cooking. It's easy to care for your cast iron, too. Watch, listen, or read for my tips on the BEST cast iron seasoning, plus how to know when to re-season cast iron! | AskWardee.tv

How To Season a Cast Iron Skillet The *BEST WAY* & How/When To Re-Season It #AskWardee 062

Bethany needs an easy and natural non-toxic cleaning spray recipe that won't irritate sensitive skin. I've got one for her -- we've been using it for 15 years! Watch, listen, or read for my homemade, all-purpose cleaning spray with essential oils! | AskWardee.tv

Homemade Non-Toxic All-Purpose Cleaning Spray With Essential Oils & A FREE Glass Spray Bottle #AskWardee 061

How Long Does Kefir Last? #AskWardee 060

How Long Does Kefir Last? #AskWardee 060

Can you freeze sourdough starter? The short answer is: yes. Some people just put the sourdough starter as-is in a bag in the freezer, yet I'm going to suggest a better way to do it... My way takes up less space and is easier to share with others. Watch, listen, or read to learn the best way to freeze sourdough starter and then bring it back to life! | AskWardee.tv

How To Freeze Your Sourdough Starter {Best Way} #AskWardee 059

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How To Use The Instant Pot (+ Easy Instant Pot Instructions) #AskWardee 058