Natural Pregnancy Week 11
Natural Pregnancy Week 11: Don’t be surprised if you’re experiencing a bit more energy and and an increased appetite during this week of pregnancy.
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What is Teff Grain? Plus an Ethiopian Injera Bread Recipe
Teff is another ancient grain that is very popular in parts of Africa, Ethiopia in particular and also in India and Australia. Teff is the grain used to make the staple injera bread, eaten in so much of Ethiopia.
How to Reuse Cooking Oil and Bacon Grease: Tip Tuesday
Did you know that you can save many of your favorite cooking oils? It’s a great way to save time and money in the kitchen. In fact, two of my favorite (and healthy) oils are bacon fat and coconut oil. Both of these can be saved and used for later! So, how do you save…
The Importance Of Privacy During Labor
Birth is a very intimate act that works best when a woman can relax and let go of her inhibitions. One of the most important steps to being able to cope with your labor naturally is the element of privacy.
How to Use Essential Oils Safely
There is a lot of misinformation out there about how to safely and properly use essential oils. Just because essential oils are natural, doesn’t mean they don’t come with risks. Indeed, essential oils require that you handle them with care.
Introduction to Amaranth
Amaranth is another ancient grain that is widely used and easily available in Latin and South America. It has a long history of use with the Aztecs in their religious ceremonies involving human sacrifices.
It’s Better With Barley
Barley is a traditional food. Find out the history of barley, it’s nutritional content, and how to cook with this ancient grain.
The Varieties and History of Rice
Rice is one of the easiest grains to digest. It is sold in many different forms of rice but all break down into two categories: Whole grain and white rice. Varieties of Rice Refined white rice is most common and has the bran and germ of the grain of rice removed and then it is…
All Natural First Aid Kit
With children, it’s always a good idea to have a first aid kit on hand at all times. The same goes for camping, hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities where injuries can be common. But what do you do when you’re concerned about the ingredients used in conventional first aid kits and first aid products?…
Crazy for Quinoa: An Introduction
Quinoa is not technically a grain, but it makes a good stand-in for rice, couscous, or other similar grains. It’s also full of real food nutrition.