13 year-old Brandon created this refreshing key lime pie using ripened avocados and fresh limes! Brandon Fabry Avocado Key Lime PieThis low carb dessert offers plenty of healthy fat with a refreshing lime taste! Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar IngredientsCrust1.5 cups almond meal1 tsp vanilla extract2 dates1-2 tbls almond butterFilling3-4…
Archives for March 2015
10 Steps to Safe Cleanup After Indoor Flooding
Flooding can occur after a heavy rain, appliance malfunction, or plumbing leak. Quick action is required to avoid potential health issues. 10 Guidelines for Safe Cleanup After Indoor Flooding 1. Understand that time is crucial. Mold grows within 24-48 hours. 2. Record details of damage with photographs or videos. 3. Prepare for difficult decisions. Border…
4 Ways to Protect Your Skin Microbiome
Covering our skin with petroleum-based chemicals may be one of our most hazardous modern day practices. Research shows that our skin contains billions of valuable microbial allies that leave us vulnerable when wiped away. As the body’s largest organ, the skin is colonized by various species of fungi, bacteria, viruses and even mites. This ecosystem,…
How to Prepare Your Home for Melting Snow
Water is always eager to make its way into our living spaces. One crack is all that is needed to cause a serious problem in any indoor environment. As Spring approaches and snow melts, homeowners should be aware of vulnerable areas such as rooftops, windows, and other possible ports of entry. Home inspectors Nick Gromicko…
5 Sweetener Alternatives
Looking for healthy alternatives to sugar? Wondering which sweetener options work best for you? While raw, unpasteurized honey is by far the best option when it comes to natural sweeteners, honey still contains fructose which can be burdensome when consumed in excess. Fructose is metabolized primarily in the liver, kicking the liver into fat storage…
How to Avoid Mold Growth
Mold growth occurs when conditions are favorable. These conditions include: Moisture This can come in the form of humid air, dripping pipes, or water intrusion due to flooding. Mold will grow when the relative humidity is roughly 50 percent or higher. Food Mold will feed on wood, paper, cotton, and leather. Drywall with its paper coating offers…
