The Food We Eat Changes Our Genes!

“Nearly all of a cell’s genes are influenced by changes to the nutrients they have access to. In fact, in many cases the effects were so strong that changing a cell's metabolic profile could make certain genes behave differently.” ...

2 Reasons Why Sugars Make You Fat

Our body has the amazing ability to turn what we eat into energy. We can use it right away, or store it for the future! By Guest Writer Traci D Mitchell, nutrition coach, personal trainer. What doesn't get used as energy get stored, typically as fat. Healthy Solution: Use non-glycemic natural sweeteners! Sugar has a profound impact on your diet and waistline, ...

Black Forest Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

Creamy and irresistible with orgasmic chocolate cherry swirls, this looks like a cheesecake, tastes like a cheesecake, but has no cheese in it. Instead of cream cheese, it is made of coconut milk, coconut butter, and lemon. Raw, Paleo, Vegan, ...

Good-bye Sugar Cravings. Hello Health!

It's 3:30 pm, your brain is getting foggy, your energy is a bit low, your nerves are on edge, and you need a sweet snack. Sound familiar? Sugar cravings are a very physical reality in our lives. Sugar stimulates the brain’s reward centers through the neuro-transmitter dopamine, just like other addictive drugs. Foods high in fat and sugar stimulate ...

Vegan Butter!

Here's a fantastic butter spread that's quick to make and 100% dairy-free. This butter is far more delicious and much healthier than any chemical blend sold in groceries. A Paleo butter, it's perfect for your grain-free Flaky Herb Biscuits, Irish Soda Bread, or Artisan Olive Bread. ...

Sprouted Quinoa Mushroom Pilaf

Finally, a fabulicious alternative to potatoes and rice! Quinoa (KEE-no-ah) is an ancient Incan superfood, 100% gluten-free, loaded with iron and B-vitamins. Even better, it’s a complete protein, a rare bonus in plants! High flavor, low-carb quinoa is healthier than traditional side dishes....

OMG Paleo Chocolate Cashew Swirl Fudge!

Cashew-chocolate swirls on a chocolate Brazil nut crust, 1 square is the recommended dose to gently elevate your mood for the whole day! Chocolate stimulates endorphins in the brain for pleasant feelings of well being, excitement, and alertness. Yeah, I need that! There are 3 steps to make the fudge. ...

Are There Any Almonds in Your Almond Milk?

Did you ever wonder how many almonds are in your almond milk? I compared four popular brands to find the number of almonds it would take for each. The results are astonishing, so this won't be my most popular post. Based on the legally regulated nutrition facts of each brand, I compared that to the nutrition facts of one natural almond, I broke each brand down to how many almonds it would take to make it. I discovered there are only 9 to 14 almonds in 2 cups of commercial almond milk. That means the mark-up is astronomical, nutrition is low, and you're paying for mostly water, packaged, and distributed many miles via grocery trucking systems. A profitable business model indeed! If you own a blender, homemade almond milk is vastly superior....

Jane’s Recipe in Pastry & Baking Magazine

This season my Paleo Chocolate Cake was featured in Pastry & Baking North America Magazine! The amazing ingredients are pure cacao powder, blueberries, apple, shredded coconut, chicory root, and egg! Moist and luscious, this is the yummiest chocolate cake I've ever tasted! Find the recipe in my book Paleo Desserts. ...

Mini-Quiches with Veggies & Bacon

Golden brown on top, rich and satisfying inside, these flavorful mini-quiches taste best piping hot. So easy, anyone can make them! And they're not just for breakfast - try them for lunch or dinner! If you're rushed in the morning, consider prepping the night before, ...

Top 10 Ways to Build Your Immune System

By Jane Barthelemy. Your immune system is your most precious resource. In the past century, changes in the global micro-biome have challenged our delicate internal eco-systems, precipitating many of the major health issues we face today. Our environment is continually infused with new chemicals, ...

High-Protein Pumpkin Trail Mix Bars

A grab-and-go nutritious snack can save your whole day! These tasty fruit-nut bars are bursting with crunchy freshness, huge flavor, and high-protein superfoods that commercial energy bars can't touch. Pack them for a hike! I made a big 9 x 13 pan so I could freeze leftovers. ...

Paleo Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

Am I dizzy? Am I dreaming? Or does my whole house smell deliciously like hot caramel apples? This luscious treat seems complicated but isn't. Just 4 easy layers: coffee cake batter, sliced apples, coconut milk-egg custard, streusel topping, and bake. Oh yum! Bread Pudding originated in ancient times ...

Paleo Fluffy White Bread

My friends and family call this Paleo Wonder Bread, because it’s soft and perfectly white. It slices and toasts beautifully. A sandwich bread with only five ingredients (eggs, coconut butter, salt, vinegar, soda), it is one of my easiest recipes. And there is absolutely no flour, believe it or not! Miraculously, it rises during baking ...

Pumpkin Hot Chocolate, Dairy-free

What could be more wonderful than hot chocolate, pumpkin, and foamed coconut milk? A nourishing snack or even breakfast, this treat is high in protein and Vitamin A. Most hot chocolate gives me a sugar spike and dairy allergy that destabilizes my metabolism for days - Ouch! However this recipe suggests non-glycemic sweeteners ...

Chocolate Nut Butters

I'm flipped over homemade nut butters! They save money, I can make lots of flavors, and I can choose my own healthy sweeteners. High in protein and other nutrients, flavored nut butters make a great snack! Start with my simple Homemade Nut Butter recipe and then come back to this page for chocolate and flavorings. ...

Easy Pressure-Cooker Bone Broth

I recently discovered the easiest way to make bone broth! Pressure cooker bone broth takes just 2.5 - 3 hours, instead of 12 - 24 hours in a regular pot. Pressure cookers are safe, simple to use, and can make meals taste like you spent all day over the stove. The tight seal on a pressure cooker allows the boiling point of liquid ...

High-Protein Chocolate Superfood Pudding

This morning I was running late and needed a nourishing snack. On the counter I had an avocado, almond butter, and a can of coconut milk. In 1 minute I blended this high-protein superfood pudding, and Wow! It's a real meal deal. Amazing for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, or dessert, my idea was a nutrient-dense meal ...

Wild Red Snapper, East Indian Style

This Bengali-inspired fish takes just 15 minutes to make. It's exotic spices taste luscious, and are easy on the digestion. Wild fish is preferable, as most farmed varieties are GMO-fed. I used mild flavored Red Snapper, which is a small fish and therefore safer than larger fish, which often have concentrated toxic build-up. Catfish is another favorite, but harder to find. I wanted a special dish using Turmeric, ...

Chocolate Cashew Butter Cookies

These easy Paleo cookies taste crispy, decadent, and chocolaty. But Aha! Appearances can deceive. In truth, they're filled with the healthy whole nutrition of cashews. You can buy cashew butter. Or you can check out my easy recipe for Homemade Nut Butter in Minutes. You'll save a bundle when you make homemade nut ...

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