Why is everyone going gluten-free? Have you ever wondered why it seems like everyone is giving up gluten? You might be thinking, how did this allergy all of a sudden come into existence and effect so many people? The reality is that only a small percentage of people actually have an allergy to gluten but […]
Author: The Holistic Mama
The Healthiest Halloween Candy
1 What is the healthiest Halloween candy? The healthiest Halloween candy has a short list of ingredients, lower sugar content, and does not include high fructose corn syrup or trans-fats. That is the short answer! Halloween can be hard for healthy moms. My philosophy over the years has been to lighten up for one day and […]
How to Treat Infant Reflux Naturally
22 Looking for tips to treat infant reflux naturally? First, let’s address what reflux is and what it isn’t. Almost all babies spit up sometimes, so how do you differentiate between normal spit-up and reflux? If your baby appears happy and doesn’t seem to be in any pain or discomfort, it is likely normal spit-up and […]
How to Make Vanilla Extract
Easily learn how to make vanilla extract yourself (its a lot cheaper then buying it). Homemade culinary extracts are simple to make and only require two ingredients and time. Interestingly, the process to make a culinary extract is the same process as creating an herbal medicinal tincture. What do you need to make Vanilla Extract? […]
How to Make a Gluten-free Sourdough Starter
1121 A gluten-free sourdough starter is required if you are interested in making a gluten-free sourdough loaf at home. The process for baking a gluten-free sourdough loaf is essentially the same as a conventional loaf. You will just need to swap out wheat flour for some gluten-free grain flours. A gluten-free sourdough starter can be made […]
How to Make Greens Powder
This post will show you exactly how to make greens powder yourself. Leafy greens are packed with vitamins and minerals and most people don’t eat enough of them. This is exactly why greens powder is so popular. The drawback is that a quality greens powder can be quite pricey. If you have a garden and […]
Homemade Organic Larabars
2 Homemade organic Larabars are easy to make. Larabars are delicious, satisfying, and are only made with a few whole food ingredients. The only thing is, they are not organic. If I am buying packaged snacks it’s one of my top choices. They are great to throw in your bag for a emergency snack or to […]
Healthiest Packaged Snack Swaps
The healthiest packaged snack swaps are usually the ones with the least amount of ingredients on the label. That is one way to find something quickly when choices are limited. Even if you are diligent about making homemade food, packaged snacks are sometimes needed. Packaged snacks come in handy for traveling, school snacks, or something […]
Homemade Mask for Glowing Skin
2 1 We have a homemade mask for glowing skin you will want to try. You don’t need expensive facials and spa treatments to have glowing skin everyday. What really makes a difference is your daily practice of taking care of your skin. Create daily habits that are healthy for your skin and your body with intention. […]
Healthy Strawberry Jam Recipe
2 If you grow strawberries in your garden, make this healthy strawberry jam recipe. You won’t regret it! Most recipes for strawberry jam are high in sugar and call for store bought pectin. This recipe is lower in sugar and does not need added pectin because one of the ingredients naturally contains pectin. Apples naturally contain […]