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Let’s Take a Closer Look at Soy
Let's Take a Closer Look at Soy By Laura Sheehan I was a vegetarian for 20 years and consumed more than my fair share of soybean-based foods. I drank soy milk and ate tofu almost every day. I didn't have a well-researched reason for doing this. Soy was just available,...
Effect of Carbohydrate Intake on Depression
Effect of Carbohydrate Intake on Depression By Laura Sheehan I was never formally diagnosed with depression and I have never taken depression medication, but I can attest to the effect that altering my carbohydrate intake had on my depression symptoms. In short, I am...
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis Demographics for this article and statistics about rheumatoid arthritis for this article are taken from rheumatoidarthritis.org. Demographics – rheumatoid arthritis affects women more than men, 3:1, 30 to 60 years of age, and is more likely if you...
A Triad Approach to Stress
Stress Most people know that stress has a very bad effect on health. When we talk about de-stressing we conjure up images of meditation and yoga and chanting om and things like that. But to really recover from the effects of stress, we have to take what's called a...
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Roasted Cauliflower Soup 1 large head cauliflower 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt 1 large onion, diced 4 cups water or stock Place whole head of cauliflower in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Rub cauliflower with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with...
Multi “Grain” Crackers
Multi “Grain” Crackers ½ cup blanched almond flour ½ cup macadamia nuts 1 tablespoon coconut flour ¼ cup pumpkin seeds 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 2 tablespoons hemp seeds 1 tablespoon golden flaxmeal ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt 1...
Paleo Banana Bread
Paleo Banana Bread 3 bananas (about 1 ½ cups) mashed 3 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon honey ¼ cup coconut oil 2 cups blanched almond flour ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt 1 teaspoon baking soda Place bananas, eggs, vanilla, honey and shortening in a food...
Silver Dollar Pancakes
Silver Dollar Pancakes 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey 1 ½ cups blanched almond flour ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda grapeseed oil , for cooking (or for Paleo use coconut oil ) 3 large eggs In a...
Banana Walnut Muffins
Banana Walnut Muffins 3 eggs ¼ cup coconut oil 2 medium bananas 3 dates, pitted 10 drops stevia ¼ cup coconut flour ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped Place eggs, oil, bananas, dates and stevia in a vitamix ; blend on...
Paleo Chocolate Chip Scones
Paleo Chocolate Chip Scones ½ cup coconut flour ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ cup coconut oil ¼ cup honey 4 large eggs ½ cup (about 3 ounces) dark chocolate chunks, coarsely chopped In a food processor , combine coconut flour, salt and baking...