Loving Life Naturally

Make Your Own Baby Food… How To Eat Real Food From The Beginning! (Part 1)

(SKIP TO PART TWO OF FEEDING YOUR BABY REAL FOOD HERE!)

If you asked my now three-year-old-twins what puffs were, they would not have a clue what you were talking about.  They never ate puffs.  Gerber didn’t step foot into our home and neither did any other type of pre-packaged food (organic or not!).  My kids ate real food from the beginning.  How?

It Starts With a Commitment

It isn’t after you…

  Muffins.  They seem like they would be such a healthy choice for breakfast.  Unfortunately, most muffins should be considered a dessert with how much sugar they contain! A very long time ago, I was a waitress at Mimi’s Cafe.  They had the best tasting muffins ever!  The bran muffin was “dressed” to look so healthy, but little did everyone know that it was one of the highest calorie muffin…

ALL NATURAL BABY BUM PASTE Okay, I know this is not a post for everyone, but I do feel it is going to be a very educating one for Moms, Dads, future parents, grandparents, and anyone else who knows a child… I think that means almost everyone! I have written about toxic ingredients found in body products previously. Once you start looking and reading ingredients found in your favorite products,…

After Every Storm, there is a RAINBOW of HOPE…

After every storm, there is a RAINBOW of HOPE With the greatest joy and humbled hearts, we are so beyond blessed to announce that we are expecting our rainbow baby BOY, due January 13, 2018. The four white roses represent our angel babies in heaven.  We will never forget them or this journey. Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers, as we know how precious life is, and this…

Forget “Diet” And “Lose Weight” Resolutions – This Is SO Much Better!

  Take steps this year to change your health for good! Try this NATURAL HEALTH and REAL FOOD challenge. It’s simple! Pick one or three of these to focus on each month… 1. Read ingredients of your food.  If it has preservatives, chemicals, or anything unnatural, Throw it out! Focus on raw, colorful produce, protein, and foods as close to their natural state as possible i.e brown rice, rolled oats,…

Homemade Sun Dried Tomatoes… In the Oven!

Sliced tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and balsamic, rich marinara sauce, Sun dried Tomatoes on top of pizza, in your pasta or on top of salads! I love tomatoes.  They are such a great addition to so many meals and they are incredibly versatile.  Sun dried tomatoes have so  much flavor and are also full of nutrition!  They maintain the same nutritional value as their fresh counterparts-…

These pictures ahead may not be the “prettiest,” but what this drink does for your gut, well, that makes it all worth it! Kombucha (kom-boo-cha) is likely something you haven’t heard of (or maybe you have!) and you are wondering why the heck I’m so excited to make it!  Because I am SO excited about this recipe! I am VERY proud of myself for making something so cool 😉 I don’t know about you, but…

Homemade Coffee Creamer… For Your Perfect Holiday!

Oh how I loved my Coffee-Mate (or Starbucks!)… french vanilla, cinnamon,  Pumpkin Spice, Peppermint Mocha! Oh my!  They tasted so delicious and I felt that they got me into the Fall, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Spirit!  They were special drinks offered only during this special time of the year, and it IS my FAVORITE time of the year! I was heartbroken when I had to give them up! Gone were the…

Homemade Wrinkle Cream… That Works!

No joke, I was just complemented today for “not having one wrinkle”! I know I’m still young (33), but I honestly was seeing some signs of aging over the last few years (eeeek!).  My skin has improved tremendously. Wrinkles are inevitable for us all, but aging gracefully by taking care of our bodies inside and out should be the goal, right?! I already mentioned how much we LOVE coconut oil (HERE),…

Homemade Baby Food… REAL FOOD from the beginning (Part 2)

My twins at nine months eating organic boysenberries from their grandparents garden :)  (READ: MAKE YOUR OWN BABY FOOD PART ONE HERE) If you have ever taken a good look at store bought baby food you would notice that the colors are bland.  They are lacking in color and vibrance.  Yams should be bright orange and berries, dark purple and peas bright green.  Why is that?  Commercial baby food is…

The Inspirational “Diet”

What is an inspiring diet?  Does it mean we need to count every calorie we ingest?  Does it mean we need to be hungry to be healthy? Absolutely not. Inspiring literally means “tending to arouse.”  Food can be just that… arousing!  The fragrant scent of fresh herbs (the aroma of fresh basil is intoxicating), the pungent taste of fresh cheeses, the boldness of wine, the sweetness of freshly picked…

Simple Blood Tests Your Doctor Might be Missing… My Story Continued!

I wish I could say that my health  has been perfect since I started this blog. That I was healed since removing the toxins, ate a clean organic diet and took my supplements for PCOS.  But remember, I said health is a journey (See part 1 of My Story HERE)?  It continues… When my twins were one to two, I was doing pretty amazing.  My weight was at its lowest ever, 134, I was training three days a…

I’ve moved!

This site is no longer active! Please head over to http://www.Naturalhealthmomma.com to see what I’ve been up to! Don’t worry, I’ve transferred all my recipes over there!

Where has the time gone?  Truly, I wanted to get this recipe out BEFORE Thanksgiving, but that was impossible!  It has been busy busy busy, as it is for just about everyone this time of year. I love this season.  There is so much to look forward to!  Time with family, seeing your children’s excitement, starting new traditions or continuing old ones.  For the past five years, I have been making…

Where has the time gone?  Truly, I wanted to get this recipe out BEFORE Thanksgiving, but that was impossible!  It has been busy busy busy, as it is for just about everyone this time of year. I love this season.  There is so much to look forward to!  Time with family, seeing your children’s excitement, starting new traditions or continuing old ones.  For the past five years, I have been making…

Eat your Macronutrients… Protein Pancakes!

I thought just eating organic was enough.  And it is for many reasons, and for many people, but to reach my fitness goals AND keeping my blood sugar (aka insulin levels, aka fat storing hormones) in check, I have had to tweak my diet. I am constantly learning more about my body, and its needs, which are changing drastically as I age.  What once worked for me before, is no longer working. I have…