Packed with protein for the perfect snack, this homemade jerky won’t last long in your home! First gather your meat — whether ground or muscle, beef or venison — and marinade it with spices for an extra kick of flavor, then pop in the dehydrator. Enjoy! [by Melissa Posey and Wardee Harmon]
With creamy coconut milk and just the right amount of spice, this chicken chili recipe is quick and easy enough for a weeknight meal, and makes plenty of leftovers! Use whatever you have on hand, and whatever your family loves in this versatile recipe. We love it served with our homemade bacon buttermilk skillet cornbread. [by Wardee Harmon]
Making homemade candy is easier than you might think! We’ve compiled 60+ healthy candy recipes that skip the junk, but not the flavor! Everything from homemade gummy bears to Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup knock-offs and no-bake brownie bites to chocolate dipped pretzels, there’s something for everyone in this roundup of no-junk homemade candy recipes. [by Lindsey Dietz]
Fluffy, buttery, the perfect side dish for everything from your favorite chili recipe to a breakfast hash, cooking whole grains like rice and quinoa is easy… and worth doing the *right* way! Here’s how to soak and cook whole grains to aid digestion, boost nutrition, and even halve cooking time! [by Wardee Harmon]
Luscious and highly nutritious, coconut butter is an allergy-friendly twist on grass-fed butter or nut butters! And while you can buy it by the jar, this homemade version is much more economical than store-bought, and just as yummy. Eat it by the spoonful, make a glaze to drizzle over your favorite cakes, or spread on toast! [by Haniya Cherry with Jenna Ettlich]
A common ingredient in traditional Chinese and Vietnamese dishes, Chinese five spice powder combines five spices in an explosion of flavor that covers all five tastes — sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami. Use it in marinades, as a spice rub for roasted meats and veggies, or in stir-fries! [by Haniya Cherry]
For achieving a healthy gut lining and strong nails and hair, gelatin is unrivaled! Here are just a few of the many benefits of gelatin, plus 14 different ways to eat this superfood… from bone broth and raw milk yogurt to butter tea and ice cream. [by Megan Stevens]
Struggling to stay focused and wish you could find something to naturally boost your energy… other than a cup of coffee or energy drinks full of caffeine? From adaptogenic herbs to lifestyle choices, here are 5 healthy coffee alternatives that act as natural stimulants without depleting or stressing out your body! [by Wardee Harmon]
Are you struggling with weight gain or sugar cravings? Today, most people eat between a quarter to a half pound of sugar each day. Yet, sugar makes us fat, suppresses the immune system, contributes to tooth decay, upsets hormonal balance, and so much MORE! Nourish your body from the inside out with 10 healing tips to stop sugar addiction! [by Wardee Harmon with Megan Stevens]
Ugh, it’s flu season! How can you stay healthy this fall and winter? And if you do catch a stomach bug or come down with sore throat… what natural remedies will help you get over it fast? From essential oils to homemade tonics, I’m sharing 7 natural ways to boost your immune system (for adults or kids!), including natural home remedies for cold and flu! [by Wardee Harmon with Lindsey Dietz and Lee Burdett]
