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When you are trying to avoid processed foods and keep your family health, snacks that travel well are hard to come by. But the apple is a healthy snack that travels well—it's easy to eat on the go. In fact, it may have even more health benefits than you realize! Here are some things, you need to know about those round red (or green) globes in your refrigerator produce drawer. 1. Apples Boost Your Immune System What mama does not want immune-boosting foods in her pantry? Do you like having 4 kids sick at one time? Nope, me neither. The soluble fibers in apples along with an antioxidant called quercetin will help ...Read More
The Best Healthy Apple Recipes! (Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free)
My parents had a fantastic crop of apples on their apple tree this year, and I've been able to reap the benefits of their pesticide-free apples. I've had so much fun experimenting with apples in the kitchen. Did you know in addition to muffins, pancakes, and desserts, you can use your apple scraps to make vinegar? Oh yes, there are so many things you can do with apples. And if you find yourself with too many apples, just simply shred them and freeze them for later! Looking for more gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. Are ...Read More
Awesome Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Hello, wheat-free friends. Are your kids having the breakfast blues? Are you missing fluffy wheat-filled pancakes? Yeah, I can relate. Sometimes I really want something that's not eggs, sausage, or bacon for breakfast. Don't get me wrong, I love all of those things. But, I long for variety in my meals. The desire for something new and different is what birthed this recipe: easy apple cinnamon pancakes. And yes, they're both grain-free and sugar-free! Looking for more gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. These pancakes turned out ...Read More
Homeschooling Back to Homeschool: 5 Tips for Keeping up with House Work
With school back in full swing, you may find it difficult (like I do) to teach and keep up with housework at the same time. This is a common problem in any household, whether homeschooling or not. There just never seems to be enough time in the day. Homeschooling just adds a different set of challenges. First, get up early. I know, no one wants to hear that, but it’s amazing how much you can get done when you’re alone with no children or spouse to distract you. After about a month, you’ll be used to it and actually look forward to that productive time alone. And let’s not forget the benefits of the peace and quiet ...Read More
Amazing Applesauce Muffins with Streusel (sugar-free, gluten-free)
Why are these applesauce muffins AMAZING? Why do they fill the hearts of those who eat them with wonder? Let me tell you why. They are amazing because they contain no grains and no sugar, but still they make my tastebuds tingle, make my house smell like cinnamon, make my kids beg for their afternoon snack. Looking for more gluten-free resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. In addition to being sugar- and gluten- free, I use coconut flour for the base of these Applesauce Muffins so it's also nut free as well as dairy-free! They're a great allergy-friendly ...Read More
5 Surprising Reason to Snack on Sweet Potatoes
Though sweet potatoes are typically thought of as a Thanksgiving food, these sweet orange (or purple) treats are fantastic any time in the fall—well, really any time year round. In case the taste of sweet potatoes wasn't enough to make you want to eat them year round, there are some great other reasons to indulge in these sweet treats (and some great sweet potato recipes too!). 1. Lower Glycemic Index than the White Potato Though sweet potatoes are pretty high in carbs, which I like to keep to a minimum, they are much lower on the glycemic index that their counterpart: the white potato. What does this mean? It means that ...Read More
Top 10 Sugar-Free Healthy Sweet Potato Recipes
I didn't used to think I liked sweet potatoes. I think it's because I associated them with the ooey gooey marshmallowy over-sugared mushy mess you often see for Thanksgiving. Yes, as you can see I have no great love for those kind of sweet potatoes. But, a simple sweet potato doused in butter. Yumness. Now that, I can get into. I've since learned that there are so many wonderful ways to enjoy sweet potatoes. And, they don't need any sugar to be tasty and delicious. Without further ado I bring you 10 amazing sugar-free healthy sweet potato recipes! ...Read More
Busy Day Meals: Sweet Potato Hash
Now that school has started, sometimes the days get away from me. I find myself scratching my head at 5pm and wondering what in the world we're going to eat for dinner. I hate it when that happens. But when it does, I try to have a few tricks up my sleeve so we can still have a healthy meal. Sweet potato hash happens to be one of those tricks! This recipe is healthy, easy, fast, and tasty = recipe for busy day success! ...Read More
