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Dehydrating Food
Dehydrating Food Dehydrating food…what does that mean? If the name doesn’t give it away…simply, it is the process of taking the water out of the food. This inhibits the growth of bacteria or microorganisms. Because of this, dehydrated food allows it to store better and for much longer. Beef jerky is one of the…
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Basic Beef Jerky
Beef Jerky My favorite meat jerky’s are beef jerky and bison jerky. Salmon jerky is very tasty too, but I haven’t quite mastered that recipe. It is really hard to mess up beef jerky unless you entirely forget you put it in the dehydrator. I recommend finding a local butcher that you can custom…
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Ground Yourself
SEVEN BENEFITS TO GROUNDING Decrease Inflammation Realign Cortisol Rhythms Increase Energy Improve Sleeping and Fall Asleep Faster Improve Blood Flow Throughout the Body Heal from Injuries Faster Improve Mood and Decrease Negative Emotions “I feel so grounded!” Have you ever heard someone say that? What the heck does that even mean? …
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Fancy Figs with Bee Pollen
Figs Figs are such a funky fruit. Their seeds and “flower” grow together into one! They come in many different colors and are found year round as a dried fruit. I would encourage you to eat only fresh figs. Dried figs contain three times as much sugar! Fresh figs are in season during the…
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Fermentation and Your Microbiome
What is fermentation? It is the process that causes the breakdown of energy-rich compounds, carbohydrates, into organic acids. Simply, it is the breakdown of a whole food(s) into lactic acid. This is why most fermented foods have that special “sour” taste. Common fermented foods you may be familiar with are sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, miso,…
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Heart-y Health-y Blueberry Breakfast Scones
Aaaahhhhh it’s blueberry season!! I am a huge advocate to eating high protein and high fat meals. Eating local, organic, fresh, and real food is a huge key to one’s overall wellness. If you know me, you know I also have an incredible love for sweets! The vast majority of the recipes I post will…