Homemade Dog Food Recipe

How we transformed our Dog's Health with Homemade Dog Food recipe and collagen. Meet Baylee, our beloved English Bulldog, who was facing a challenging battle with her hips. As concerned pet parents, we were determined to find a healthier and more holistic solution for her discomfort. Traditional veterinary advice had only offered pain medications as a temporary fix, leaving us seeking alternatives. Desperate to help Baylee, we turned to the expertise of a pet acupuncturist. While her monthly treatments provided some relief and allowed her to walk for a brief period, we knew that we needed a more sustainable solution. It was during our sessions with the acupuncturist…

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

Are you looking for a delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge without sugar? Here it is. The secret ingredient is the natural sugar in dates. This is super easy and won't leave you with a sugar hangover. When buying nut butters, always look for brands that are organic and contain no additional oils or sugar. The only ingredients should be nuts and a small amount of salt. I love nuts so I added pecans or walnuts. The walnuts are a great source of omegas as well. For protein, I love the Chocolate Power Meal from BodyHealth as it's clean, plant-based and full of amino acids. Ingredients 1 cup all…

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Homemade Nacho Chips

  Homemade nacho chips are delicious and much less toxic than conventional nacho chips specifically Doritos! It feels great helping my family eat healthier. My son's favorite dish growing up was taco pie and called for nacho chips. So I had to find an alternative to conventional chips. These worked great! Have you ever read the ingredient label? Here is a sneak peek. Sit down as it's a bit scary and extremely genetically modified along with MSG. Ingredients in Doritos.: Corn, Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, And/or Sunflower Oil), Maltodextrin (Made From Corn), Salt, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Whey, Monosodium Glutamate, Buttermilk, Romano Cheese (Part-skim Cow's…

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Black Bean Lentil Tacos

Black bean lentil tacos are a high-fiber meatless alternative to traditional tacos. They are also more economical and quicker to prepare than meat tacos. I wanted to share my favorite brand of gluten-free wraps. They are Siete brand and found in the refrigerated section of your healthier grocery store. They also have chickpea and almond flour versions. Or instead of using gluten-free wraps, I love this on a bed of greens, organic of course. It can always be served over organic rice or quinoa as a taco bowl.  Speaking of, like always, use organic ingredients to lower your toxic load. Being primarily dairy-free is important to me as…

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Non Dairy Tomato Soup

I found a classic milk-based recipe and converted it to non dairy tomato soup. Tomato soup evolves such strong positive emotions from my childhood. Nothing says home more than grilled cheese and tomato soup. I'm pretty sure I lived on it growing up. Hmm, maybe that's why I'm gluten and dairy intolerant?! However, we did throw in a few grilled peanut butter sandwiches along the way. Do you have a favorite food or foods that bring back positive memories of home? Not only did I convert to dairy-free but also gluten and oil-free.  You never know when you healthily a recipe if it will convert as well. I…

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Cauliflower Egg Salad

Cauliflower Egg Salad Potato Salad is a staple in the South. At one cookout, there could be 4-5 different potato salads! I don't know that there is an occasion where potato salad wouldn't be accepted. According to my Digestive Health Test results, my body doesn't digest potatoes well. Which is a bummer because I love potato salad as much as the next person. So, I created the best of both worlds! Potato-less Potato Salad! Yep, you heard that right. We're going to use that vegetable that can replace almost anything, cauliflower. Check out this Cauliflower Egg Salad recipe!   Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower (steamed or boiled) 3 boiled…

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Avocado Cilantro Dressing

Avocado cilantro dressing can be used with crackers, salads, or as a raw vegetable dip. Plus you can use it on a wrap or sandwich instead of mayonnaise. The recipe as is will be thick but you can thin it by adding more water. The key as we know is finding that perfect ripeness of the avocado.  And when you do, it's magic. I love garlic so you can adjust accordingly if you want more. My husband doesn't love it as much as I so I compromise with 2 cloves! Avocados are not only delicious but an important source of healthy fat great for adults and babies! It helps…

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Cabbage Roll Soup

Cabbage roll soup brings back so many memories of my mom's stuffed cabbage rolls or Golumpki. Golumpki is a traditional Polish dish and a labor of love. My dad was Polish and my mom was Czech so we had lots of great food to experience. I don’t know about your family, but my family bonded over food. Do you ever feel kinda yucky and you want your mom’s homemade chicken soup? Or smell corn beef and cabbage and remember New Year’s Day with your grandparents?  Food often brings families together! I know I love making my mother’s cookies (with modifications) for Christmas and sharing our memories of her…

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Cashew Cookie Bites

Introducing Guilt-Free Cashew Cookie Bites: A Delicious, Quick, and Healthy Dessert Alternative When it comes to a tasty treat that's not only easy to make but also a healthier option for your sweet tooth, look no further than our Cashew Cookie Bites. With just five simple ingredients and a preparation time of mere minutes, these little delights have become a staple at my events, seamlessly replacing those less-than-healthy desserts. Not only are they a scrumptious indulgence, but Cashew Cookie Bites are also gluten-free and dairy-free, making them an ideal choice for those with dietary restrictions. And did I mention they are guilt-free too? Instead of dwelling on diets…

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Black Bean Quinoa

If you are looking for two great sources of protein, black bean quinoa is it. We are not vegan but do choose to have several meals each week that are meatless. We substitute meat protein with plants such as quinoa and black beans. The best part of quinoa is that it is a complete protein! Meaning you receive all the necessary amino acids from it unlike other plant proteins. As always, use organic products when possible to reduce pesticide/herbicide exposure. We are not overweight, but we are over toxic! We served this at our Grand Opening of my wellness center this week (June 2014) and it was a huge…

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