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? […]
Author: The Holistic Mama
How to Make a Gluten-free Sourdough Starter
11221 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 […]
Why You Should Never Use Baby Oil
4 1 Never use baby oil. It is made of mineral oil which is completely foreign to the human body. It is a synthetic oil which is a byproduct of the distillation of gasoline from crude oil. Wait, gasoline? crude oil? Why do we slather this stuff all over our children? Well, mostly because its cheap and abundant so […]
Brown Rice Krispy Treats
Hummus Tahini Recipe
This hummus tahini recipe is not only delicious but incredibly nourishing. Chickpeas are high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Potential benefits include helping control blood sugar, manage weight, and support heart and gut health. Garlic has antibacterial and antiviral properties that can help the body heal from illnesses which adds to the health benefits of this […]