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10 Things to Understand About “Being Healthy”
“I’m tired ALL the time!” I told the doctor adamantly. My blood tests had come back normal, with no explanation as to why I would still feel fatigued. Over the years doctors told me: “You’re depressed,” or “Your blood pressure is a little low, so, maybe eat salt?” I needed an answer, and soon! “You’re overweight,” she…
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Green Chili Stew
Growing up in the Southwest, I feel that I had a great introduction to authentic Mexican and Navajo cuisine. Much like I grew to love the desert heat and the smell of an oncoming rainstorm, I grew to love spicy foods with complex flavors from Navajo tacos to street tacos, to sopapillas and chimicangas. My family never…
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Paleo Pot Pie (Plus Vegan Option!)
The holiday season is in full-swing at our house! Our live tree is decked to the hilt with all the ornaments above what I call the “toddler-reach” line. Our tree looks quite ridiculous–and not just because all the ornaments are on the top 1/3 of the tree! Every year we try and find the…
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Deviled Eggs
Growing up, my family kept the holidays simple. Our traditions centered around time together: baking banana bread loaves to take with us when we went caroling, reading the Christmas story, singing carols, and even driving around the neighborhoods looking for the best Christmas lights. Experiences took front seat to the presents, and now as…
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Paleo Ginger Snaps
Can you keep a secret? I made cookies for breakfast this morning! I really couldn’t help myself. I mean, cookies for breakfast! Who could? Especially when these cookies are healthier than any breakfast cereal out there. Guaranteed. They are vegan, paleo, and sugar-free! I found these delicious paleo ginger snap cookies on The Iron You a…
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Vegan Sesame Honey-Mustard Salad
Time for another raw food post! Our Sesame Honey-mustard salad just got a makeover and we are loving it. Raw almonds, sesame seeds, sugar snap peas, and organic spiralized carrots (check out this post to see our new Zentai Spiralizer). So tasty, and so healthy. We celebrated Thanksgiving Day with my husband’s family and, since we…
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Pulled Barbecue Bison and Paleo Coleslaw
When I first got married, I was so disappointed that we didn’t have a crockpot. I remember my mom using her crockpot for so many things, and my grandpa using his crockpot for Sunday dinner. We’d go away to church for three hours and then come home to the house smelling delicious. You could taste…
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Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
I cannot remember the first time I made a chocolate chip cookie. I know that before I made them, we rarely ever had homemade cookies. There is no engraved memory of me picking up a bag of chocolate chips and saying, Mom! Can I bake some cookies? There is no memory of me carefully following…