If you enjoy juicing greens try this immune-boosting combination of turmeric, ginger and greens. I keep a turmeric bug in my refrigerator at all times, adding it to a multitude of foods and drinks – including green juices. Wondering about a turmeric bug? It’s a fermented version of turmeric similar to the ginger bug. Find…
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Where’s the Cow? Somali Women on Life in America
I have a trade arrangement with a group of Somali refugee women. I teach them healthy ways to live in the United States, and they teach me what it means to emerge from a deep trial with a gracious spirit. These women have survived refugee camps, lost family members, and endured a steep language barrier…
The Safety of Borax
Borax is frequently used in homemade laundry soap, dishwashing powders, and personal care products. The question often arises: Is borax safe to use? Borax, also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate, is a naturally occurring mineral composed of sodium, boron, oxygen, and water. (The scientific name for borax is sodium tetraborate…
Dairy Kefir for Your Skin
Cream kefir makes a nourishing face cleanser, moisturizer, exfoliating mask and offers a wonderful boost to your overall skincare regimen. Combine it with lavender essential oil, or any other desired oil, and you’ll not only feel pampered you’ll get plenty of beneficial microbes in the process. What makes dairy kefir so beneficial? Each one of…
Avocado Cacao Shortcake – By Kids For Kids
Colin Fabry Avocado Cacao ShortcakeI enjoy adding avocados to any recipe with almond flour. It improves texture and adds lots of healthy fat. Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar IngredientsShortcake1 1/2 cup almond flour1/4 cup coconut flour2 tablespoons cacao powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda3 eggsLiquid or powder stevia to tasteFrosting2-3…
Probiotic Raspberry Lemonade
This raspberry lemonade is perfect for summer. Not only is it delicious, it offers a nice probiotic boost. Made with homemade whey or water kefir grains this drink nourishes and refreshes. Andrea Fabry Raspberry Lemonade – Water Kefir MethodRaspberry Lemonade – Whey MethodRaspberry Lemonade Gelatin Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar…
