Natural Remedy for Sore Throat

Having a sore throat? Try this effective homemade remedy for sore throat instead of taking antibiotics and pills. Ingredients: lemons 1-inch piece of fresh ginger honey Preparation: Cut up a couple of lemons and put them into the jar. Fill half of the jar. Then grate the ginger into the jar, and over this mixture […]

Nuts for Nutella? Learn How to Make Your Own

We know, it’s a dilemma. Nutella is so good … and yet so not local: It takes at least six countries to make a jar of the stuff. Luckily you don’t have to choose your gut over your guilt complex when it comes to this homemade treat, since it doesn’t get much more local than […]

Six Yummy Organic Recipes For Your Super Bowl Party

Forget football, the Super Bowl is perhaps the most important snacking event of the year! Chips, dips and finger foods are the way to please your game loving crowd, but you and your guests don’t have to indulge in fatty foods to have a good time. Instead try our 6 yummy organic munchies at your […]

Detox Juices and Smothies

Aloe Vera Splash SmoothieA secret ingredient that I use in many of my green smoothies is Aloe Vera gel. Why? Because of its abundant health benefits, of course. Apple Blueberry Fruit SmoothieSmoothies are a great way to obtain instant vitamins and health benefits. Here is a great recipe that contains sweet blueberries, tart granny smiths […]

Breakfast Boosters: 14 Foods to Fight Off a Cold

Kiwi Kiwis contain between 90 and 110 milligrams of vitamin C — more than an average orange. They are a good source of potassium, an important mineral for strong muscles and nerves, plus immune-boosting vitamin E. They are also packed with flavonoids and carotenoids — antioxidants that promote respiratory health, heart health and optimum well-being, […]

Immune-Boosting Pho Recipe

Whether you tend to approach cold and flu season by crossing your fingers and hoping for the best, or by stocking your cupboards with an arsenal of natural immunity-boosters, I’ve got a recipe for you that I think could revolutionize your approach to staying healthy this winter. It’s a delicious version of pho, the traditional […]

Salt Dough Ornaments

Working with salt dough is a fun and very inexpensive way to make some personalized heirloom ornaments this year. There is something so special about handmade ornaments. They give your home a personal feel and create lifelong memories for you and your children. They also make great gifts for friends and loved ones. Making these […]

Top 10 Ways to Prepare Kale

It’s no secret that kale is one of nature’s super foods, and getting it into your diet is worth the effort. 10 Ways to Prepare Kale Kale Chips – This simple preparation of kale will have you begging for more. A crispy salty treat that is better than popcorn or potato chips. Kale Pesto – […]

Homemade Cough Syrup

Herbal cough syrup is a natural homemade alternative to conventional cough syrup. It contains herbs that help soothe the throat and promote restful sleep. Herbal Cough Syrup Recipe Prep time: 5 minsCook time: 30 minsTotal time: 35 mins Serves: 8+ Ingredients: 1 quart of filtered water ¼ cup Ginger Root (fresh grated or dried) ¼ […]

Enjoy Halloween without Frightful GMOs

GMOs are the scariest elements of Halloween, so here are some tips from The Non-GMO Project on how to ward off frightful GMOs this year! Choose Non-GMO Project Verified Treats for the Trick-or-Treat Basket Nature’s Path Crispy Treats Endangered Species chocolates Bakery on Main granola bars Funky Monkey snacks Simply Fruit HomeFree cookies Yogavive snacks […]

Stinging Nettle: How To Identify, Harvest, and Eat

It’s unbelievable how much food you can collect from the wild! Our society is so accustomed to running to the grocery store for food that foraging for wild edibles has become a novelty instead of a necessity. Our ancestors not only knew how to identify wild plants that were edible, but they also wisely used […]

Carrot + Zucchini Ribbons + Cilantro Pepita Pesto Recipe

[The Simple Veganista] I have a ton of pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) that I need to use up and thought this was a great way to use them. I also had some cilantro on hand and decided to use that. What I really love about cilantro, besides the lovely flavor, is that it’s available in […]