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Archives for December 2015

10 Reasons NOT to Eat Healthier

December 27, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 2 Comments

10 Reasons NOT to Eat Healthier

Many of us are considering a dietary change, one with fewer processed, “boxed” foods. Others are contemplating going gluten-free. Perhaps chronic illness is a motivating factor. Or a child with behavioral issues. Or merely a general desire to eat healthier. All sorts of doubts creep in when we make a decision to change. Doubts that… 

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Filed Under: Foodie, Gut Health, Natural Health, Type 1 Diabetes Tagged With: diet, food, foods, GAPS, health, healthier, hippocrates, Organic, paleo, processed, Real food, sugar

Gluten-free, Sugar-free Santa Berries

December 14, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 1 Comment

Gluten-free, Sugar-free Santa Berries

Your family will love these gluten-free Santa Berries (with dairy-free option). Combine pineapple pieces with sugar-free icing, cacao nibs and fresh strawberries for a festive holiday treat! Gluten-free, Sugar-free Santa Berries  Ingredients: 12 toothpicks 12 fresh strawberries 12 pieces canned or fresh  pineapple * 24 cacao nibs Icing ** * It’s easy to reduce the… 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Foodie, Recipes Tagged With: cacao, coconut, dairy-free, family, gluten-free, icing, kefir, nibs, pineapple, santa, santas, stevia, strawberries, strawberry, sugar-free, sweeteners, toothpick, whey

Dairy-free, Sugar-free Frosting

December 12, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 7 Comments

Dairy-free, Sugar-free Frosting

This simple dairy-free, sugar-free frosting combines coconut, palm shortening, and your favorite natural sweetener! Dairy-Free, Sugar-free Frosting Recipe This is my go-to recipe for any birthday or holiday decorating. The recipe is simple if you have coconut manna or coconut cream on hand. You’ll also need a high-quality palm shortening. (I like Tropical Traditions Palm… 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Foodie, Recipes Tagged With: coconut, cream, dairy-free, frosting, GAPS, gluten-free, icing, natural sweeteners, paleo, palm, Real food, shortening, stevia, sugar-free

Grain-free Sourdough Stuffing Recipe

December 9, 2015 by Andrea Fabry Leave a Comment

Grain-free Sourdough Stuffing Recipe

This gluten-free & grain-free sourdough stuffing recipe is ideal for family gatherings – especially for those with special dietary needs! Grain-free Sourdough Stuffing Recipe This recipe relies on our family’s tried and true sourdough bread recipe using quinoa flour and a combination of almond meal and flax meal. Kombucha offers a nice starter for the… 

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Filed Under: Foodie, Recipes, Side Dishes Tagged With: fermented, GAPS, ghee, gluten-free, grain-free, grain-free meals, kombucha, paleo, quinoa, recipe, sage, sourdough, stuffing

Health Risks of Electromagnetic Radiation

December 3, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 5 Comments

Health Risks of Electromagnetic Radiation

Are you assuming all is well when it comes to modern technology? Are you confused by conflicting statements regarding the health effects of cell phones and other wireless devices? Consider what a leader in the insurance industry says about the risky business of electromagnetic radiation. The Risky Business of Electromagnetic Radiation Who or What is… 

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Filed Under: Electromagnetic Radiation, Uncategorized, Unseen Reality Tagged With: chemicals, electromagnetic radiation, endocrine, endocrine disrupting chemicals, exclusion, health, industry, insurance, insurance risks, reinsurance, risk, Swiss Re, technology, wireless, wireless technology

MEET ANDREA

I am a certified Building Biology Advocate, a former journalist, mother of nine, and avid CrossFitter who likes to think outside the box. After our family's health crisis in 2008, I learned to ask questions about what's in our food, our water, and our air. I hope to empower you as you seek to live safely in a complex world. Thankfully, small steps lead to big changes. Let's travel this road together, one step at a time.

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