By Erin Schumacher In 2000, more than four billion pounds of chemicals were released into the ground and almost two billion pounds of chemical emissions were pumped into the atmosphere! Our bodies have developed sophisticated detoxification mechanisms over many thousands of years to eliminate most…
By Erin Schumacher This dish was a hit with everyone!….but me. I’m not a big fan of mustard, I never have been, but I thought if I used it with other ingredients that it would mask the taste a bit. Nope, the dish still ended…
By Erin Schumacher My motto for dinner – “Quick, Easy and Super Delicious!” If you eat at my house you’ll learn that even though I LOVE to be in the kitchen and experiment with new recipes, when it comes to meal preparation, I like to…
By Erin Schumacher Making your own nut milk is easy! And it’s much healthier for you than the store bought kind. You can control which nuts you get to use. The nuts will be fresh and (ideally) raw! And there aren’t any additional fillers like…
By Erin Schumacher Last night I decided I wanted ice-cream. But not just any ole ice-cream, real ice-cream. The Italian-style Gelato to be exact. So, what did I do? I went ahead and created a recipe. I’ve been into Irish Moss lately. Chances are, unless…
By Erin Schumacher If you haven’t already learned the numerous ways to use baking soda to effectively and cheaply clean your home then it is about time! Baking soda, also called bicarbonate of soda or sodium bicarbonate raises cakes and calms heartburn. It also fulfills…
By Erin Schumacher I’m quite fortunate in that I work from home. That gives me 100% control over what I eat. But for the millions that work in an office and are bombarded with the temptations of quick and easy microwave meals, fast food, and…
By Erin Schumacher Most toothpaste contains sugar, fluoride, artificial colors, and other harmful ingredients that are best avoided. They also contain glycerine which form a protective coating on your teeth. Not so bad, you might think? Think again. The glycerine prevents the beneficial minerals in your…
By Erin Schumacher Are you ready for a much better (and healthier) version than your favorite chocolate peppermint patty? When I was a kid, my mom would usually get me get some type of chocolate treat while waiting in the check-out line of the grocery…
by Erin Schumacher High blood pressure causes no symptoms until complications develop, hence it is known as the ‘silent killer.’ There are many possible causes of high blood pressure: cigarette smoking, stress, obesity, high sodium intake, and excessive use of stimulants like coffee, tea or…
By Erin Schumacher We all love to indulge in sweet treats, but most traditional desserts are laden with high fat calories, processed sugars and refined chemicals. Guilt (and weight-gain) usually follows. Instead, these delicious Freckled Blonde Truffles are free from refined sugars, gluten, bad fats,…
Includes Dairy-Free Version By Erin Schumacher I always find that whenever I go to a tea or coffee shop and place my order they can never get it exactly right. Do you have that problem too? Well even if you don’t, I’m going to provide…
By Erin Schumacher Who says delicious desserts can’t be healthy? A delicious alternative to cheesecake. Combining honey, coconut oil, vanilla and other ingredients to form an amazing center, topped with fresh fruit! All ingredients organic unless stated otherwise. For the Crust: 2 cups raw macadamia…
By Erin Schumacher When life hands you lemons…. Make lemonade?! Or.. perhaps a whole lot more! There are plenty of uses for lemons that you may not have known about! Clean your counter tops: Dip the sliced side of a lemon half in baking soda to…
