by kathryn matthews | Feb 15, 2017 | Heart Health, Mind-Body Connection, Real Food Wisdom
In addition to Valentine’s Day, February is Heart Health month. Heart disease remains the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. We need to show our heart some love. Yet, conflicting health headlines can leave us confused about the best ways to prevent...
by kathryn matthews | Feb 11, 2017 | Chocolate!
Nothing says “love” like a flourless chocolate cake. Especially when it’s homemade. A flourless chocolate cake is decadent. It’s a delectable way to enjoy a combination of healthy fats: pasture-raised eggs, grass-fed butter, dark chocolate and cocoa powder...
by kathryn matthews | Jan 31, 2017 | Lifestyle
Did you make a New Year’s health resolution—like losing weight, getting fit, or eating healthy? In all likelihood, by end-January, that initial fire in your belly has faded. Maybe you’ve even reverted to familiar (but unhealthy) habits. An estimated 92% of people...
by kathryn matthews | Dec 19, 2016 | Smart Carbohydrates
If you’re weaning yourself off of “white foods”, like bread, pasta, rice and potatoes—starchy foods that raise blood sugar and can contribute to weight gain—you’ll be happy to know that there is one white food that you can enjoy with virtual abandon: cauliflower...
by kathryn matthews | Nov 21, 2016 | Animal Protein
When the temperature drops and a deep chill prevails, there’s nothing more satisfying (and warming) than a savory one-pot meal. If you’re cooking for picky children (or a fussy spouse / partner / girlfriend / boyfriend), they won’t notice that plenty of good-for-you...
