What Does Ketogenic Mean and How Does it Help You to Lose Weight? Ketosis is the metabolic state that your body goes into when it’s deprived of its typical energy source, which is carbohydrates. When in this state and in the absence of carbohydrates, your liver begins producing ketones to use as an alternate fuel...
A Vegan-Keto-Paleo Recipe Sometimes you just need a break from peanut butter. And with all the wonderful health benefits of the almighty almond, why not make all natural almond butter. I love making almond butter. I use it in my baking, or in sauces. It really adds so much flavor while being incredibly nutritious. Jump...
There is nothing that I love making more than homemade nut butter. It is so simple, and there are so many ways to personalize it. I added a bit of cinnamon to this batch, and oh my goodness! It really brings the toasted nut flavor over the top. Such a simple little tweak makes all...
One of the most exciting things about starting a new eating journey is the thought of losing weight and getting healthy. While any whole food path that you choose will help you to get healthy, finding a path that will help you lose weight can sometimes be more complicated. Many times the simple act...
Growing up with a mom struggling with epilepsy has had a major impact on my life. From childhood to adulthood, I have seen so many stages of her illness. She was always switching medications, trying to control her seizures. To be honest, the drugs were not enough. In fact, most of the time the side...
Bacon Wrapped Sweet and Sour Pineapple Bites Disclosure – This post may contain affiliate links. Fall is getting closer and way up here in the northern part of Minnesota I can sure smell it in the air in the early mornings. How I love that smell in the air, even though I know that...
Asparagus Almondine Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. Keto, Low Carb, Mediterranean, Paleo, Weight Watchers, or whatever way of eating you do, any recipe with vegetables is a win win. And, the fact that this recipe is for asparagus almondine is even a bigger win because asparagus is not only healthy, but also just...
Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. Instant Pots are the new craze and even though it took me some time to jump on board, now that I have I am in total love! I honestly took my time because we live a low carb/keto lifestyle and I didn’t think there would be much one...
I love eating healthy but sometimes it’s not as easy as I would like. That is why I love to do a little prep here and there so when I am in a hurry I can know that what I grab quick, isn’t going to start my day off on the wrong foot. Eating a...
Baked Salmon Over Asparagus Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. One of my husbands favorite foods is fish. I am sorta the, I can take it or leave it kinda girl. I do however love my fresh caught northern right from our dock. Living on a lake has great advantages as far as...