Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

1 onion, chopped 1 Tbsp coconut oil, butter, or other cooking fat 1 red apple, peeled and chopped 2 cups chicken broth (see homemade broth recipe) 1/3 cup coconut milk, canned 2 cups butternut squash, cubed 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp good quality sea salt or Himalayan salt On...
Breakfast Sausage

Breakfast Sausage

We are always looking for a breakfast proteins beyond just eggs. I really love these sausage patties because they are super easy to make and they freeze well. Also, if you’d prefer to keep it “scattered” you can do that also. 1 pound ground...
Peanut Sauce

Peanut Sauce

1/3 cup natural peanut butter 1 tsp garlic powder 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp Tamari or gluten free soy sauce 1 tsp succanat or dehydrated cane sugar 1/3 cup water sprinkle of cayenne pepper to taste 1. Place all ingredients in a bowl, stir well, and heat in a saucepan...
Macronutrient-Carbohydrates

Macronutrient-Carbohydrates

Macronutrient.  It is a big word for the class of chemical elements that provide calories. They are macro (big) because they provide the bulk of the energy. There are three different macronutrients-carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Each of the nutrients are broken...
Blood Sugar: The Balancing Act

Blood Sugar: The Balancing Act

There is no doubt food plays a very significant role in blood sugar  management. It starts with a standard American diet which is high in carbohydrates, especially processed carbs. This leads to chronically high blood sugar levels which is accompanied by high insulin...