Glyphosate And Gluten

by Sara Russell, Ph.D., NTPfood intolerance, grains, health

Glyphosate myths, facts and a reality check by Sara Russell, Ph.D., NTP I’m really glad that more and more people are learning of the dangers of glyphosate. Please remember that, no matter how awful glyphosate may be (and that’s a whole lot of awful), it doesn’t make everything else harmless. In this age of memes […]

Six Reasons To Love Adult Coloring Books

by Mirahabits, health, ingredients, meditation, personal care, stress, Uncategorizedcoloring book, mandala

Favorite Instant Pot Tools

by Miracrockpot, family, Gifts, habits, health, questions, shopping guides, Uncategorized

I was a little late jumping onto the Instant Pot train, but now I really can’t remember what I did without it! It is my absolute favorite tool in the kitchen. Pressure cooking made easy-as-pie (hmmm… I haven’t tried making a pie in my pot yet…) The ease alone would be enough but Instant Pot […]

Are You Eating This Ingredient?

by Miraadditives

Is the “Natural Flavoring” in Your Food Really from a Beaver’s Butt? You’re probably aware that most modern foods contain flavoring agents that are less than natural and wholesome. What you may not know, though, is that even natural flavorings aren’t necessarily what you think they are. A great example of this is a chemical […]

All About Eggs

by Miraeggs, immune system, testingeggs

For the purposes of this article, we are discussing eggs from chickens. Duck is becoming easier to source and can be a preferred source for those allergic to chicken eggs. The makeup of eggs is approximately 12% fat, 13% protein, 73% water, and the rest a few minerals. It is, however, important to note that the […]

Do You Need More Iodine?

by Mirafish, health, nutrients

Iodine is an essential nutrient In order for your body to keep the thyroid functioning properly while maintaining a healthy metabolism you need iodine. This tiny little gland (located in the neck near the larynx) is part of the endocrine system. It is responsible for producing the hormones that regulate your body’s metabolic rate. It also […]

Do You Have Oral Allergy Syndrome?

by Jason Poolerenvironment, food intolerance, health, immune system, seasonsallergy, pollen

You wake up in the morning and you brush your teeth then wash your face with your all natural face wash. You’re in a hurry to get out the door for work but know you need to at least try to eat something, so you grab a ripe peach, or my favorite a crisp apple, […]

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

by Miragluten free, legumes, protein, recipes, vegetables, vegetarianrecipes

Seasonal eating If we choose to eat seasonally (and we should) we need to respect the foods that are available during certain seasons. That means also paying attention to the needs of our body. In the cooler months of the year, we are looking for comfort food. Warming, nourishing foods that are deeply satisfying. Not […]

Word Of The Year: Change

by MiraUncategorized

It’s the beginning of a new year. As in years past, this shift in the calendar brings up an exercise that I’ve been doing for several years now. I choose one word to be my word of the year. What’s in a Word? In previous years I’ve chosen the words Inspire, Focus, Mindfulness, and Balance. As I’ve […]

Favorite Kitchen Tools

by Mirafamily, Gifts, habits, health, questions, shopping guides, Uncategorized

Good kitchen tools can help make cooking easy, delicious and fun. I’ve put together a list of a few of my favorites, the ones I find myself reaching for over and over again. Some are new discoveries and some are my dependable old friends. CHEF’S KNIFE Everyone needs a good chef’s knife. With an […]