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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.
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.
Barley is a traditional food. Find out the history of barley, it’s nutritional content, and how to cook with this ancient grain.
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…
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?…
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.
Hello chocolate lovers! Just a guess, since you’re reading this post about delicious and healthy chocolate recipes. If you covet chocolate like I do, you may have been a little nervous when you decided to start eating healthy and “real” food. But guess what? There is nothing to worry about because chocolate is in abundance…
Lately we have covered mostly gluten free grains but this week we are covering rye, a grain that does contain gluten. It is a cereal grain and closely related to both wheat and barley (the other 2 gluten containing grains.) Rye Flour Characteristics Rye flour contains much less gluten than wheat and that gluten is…
Are oats safe for people with celiacs disease or gluten intolerance? Do oats need to be soaked? Find out this and more nutritional facts about oats.
Have you ever noticed that most of the foods marketed to us as “snack food” contain highly refined carbohydrates and sugars? They are also not very nutritionally dense. Whether you are going to a picnic in the park, going on a weekend camping trip, or you are traveling cross-country, you and your kids need snacks…