Recipes
Elderberry Lime Bone Broth Popsicles
Elderberry syrup has been shown in studies to reduce incidence and duration of cold and flu. This is a medicine cabinet staple to give at first sign of illness or even as a preventative if around others who are sick, flying, etc. The addition of lime and tart cherry provide a boost of Vitamin C and the tart cherry also supports melatonin production as we know sleep is essential for a fast recovery.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pumpkin is an incredibly rich source of Vitamin A with 200% your daily need in one cup. It contains soluble fiber and zinc to support blood sugar balance as well as insulin regulation. It is used in this cookie recipe to provide moisture and texture while also being a fun twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie! The nut butter and coconut oil provide healthy fats to blunt glycemic index and with 9g total carbs per cookie these can work as part of a real food keto approach!
Grain Free Pumpkin Cutout Cookies
These cookies are a riff on the Grain-Free Cutout Cookies we do for every holiday from Christmas to Valentine's Day to Easter and make in this YouTube video. Stella requested a Halloween version this year and of course we had to oblige with a pumpkin version of the dough and some spooky icing colors for decorating!
Low Carb Kids Lunches
With school back in session many of us have back to school preparations on the brain! Along with new clothes and school supplies we have to start thinking about good nutrition to get our kiddos on track for a successful year. In fact, nutrient deficiency is a prime reason for Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity, and poor testing scores! Learn how to plan balanced lunches that pack a powerful nutrition punch and avoid empty carbohydrates, artificial colorants, and refined sugars.