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Phytic Acid, The Mineral Reducer

by Angie
  Do you soak or sprout your nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes? Is it to help improve their digestibility? To help increase their nutrition? Perhaps, it’s to reduce phytic acid? Phytic acid is naturally present in most nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes; it is the plant’s storage form of the mineral phosphorus and is used as energy when the plant starts to grow. The highest levels of phytic acid are found in rice bran, wheat bran, wheat germ, almonds, and walnuts. Phytic acid and minerals Have you heard of phytic acid being referred to as an “anti-nutrient?” Phytic acid binds […]

How to Make Healthy, Easy Snacks When You Can’t Get to the Store

by Angie
    I want to share some of my favorite, healthy, and easy snacks that I think you’re going to love. Why those? Because, in times like these right now, we need easy and simple foods that aren’t just yummy but also full of nutrients and immune-boosting properties. And I’m focusing on snacks because there is a lot of children home and they always ask for snacks! Ther recipes are simple that they can make it themself or during family hang out in the kitchen – a fantastic way of connecting. Those snacks might become your favorite comfort food right […]

Immune Boosting Recipe eBook

by Angie
  By now, you’ve likely stocked up on a bunch of non-perishable foods and frozen foods that will last you a while. But you may not know how to make delicious recipes with all of the ingredients that you have that support your Immune System! I love to eat freshly made food from scratch, but now that might not be easily accessible. So it is time to see what we have in the pantry and our fridges! I’m sure you can come up with some tasty recipes which also support our immune system! When I went to the store right […]

Healthy Eating on the Go.

by Angie
  How to fuel your body for better health and more energy even when you have a crazy busy schedule. One of the biggest struggles that most people face today is a hectic schedule. We’re so busy that it makes eating healthy a real challenge. Quick and convenient foods end up taking the place of healthy, nourishing food when we’re on the go, go, go all the time. These less-than-ideal food choices put us on the hamster wheel of experiencing low energy, weight gain, and potential health problems. What if I told you it didn’t have to be this way? […]

Zucchini Cakes

by Angie
Enjoy this wonderful recipe of zucchini cakes! They are super easy to make and with healthy ingredients. Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion, grated 2 garlic clove 2 cups grated zucchini ½ tsp salt 2 eggs ¼ cup coconut flour 2 tbsp flax meal ½ tsp baking powder Cayo coconut yogurt to garnish Directions Heat half of the olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté the onion and garlic for 2 minutes, then set aside. Place grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with the salt and allow to sit in the sink for 10 minutes to drain. […]

Valentine’s Truffles

by Angie
  Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Do you know what that means? Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate! I like to make my own fantastic chocolate truffles instead of buying one at the store because they have healthy ingredients and guilt free! They are super easy to make and they melt-in-your-mouth deliciously making a perfect gift for that special someone in your life (or yourself!). Valentine’s Day Spicy Chocolate Truffles are full of heart-healthy fats from cashews and coconut butter. You will fall in love with these truffles! Rolled in unsweetened shredded coconut, bee pollen, maca powder, matcha tea, […]

Traditional Polish Beet Kavas

by Angie
My favorite soup for holidays is beet soup. To make this soup I need to make fermented beet kavas! In Poland, beet kavas is made for traditional Christmas borscht, but I also like to make more and drink afterward. I make this amazing drink on a regular basis over the year. In my opinion, it is delicious, but it is also an incredibly healthy drink because it is a natural probiotic! It helps heal your gut as well as your blood and immunity. It is a natural energy drink. Great not only for your Christmas Eve! Beets are an amazing […]

Pumpkin Macadamia Butter

by Angie
  There is no fall for me without pumpkin nut butter. Two of my favorite things combined together. I finally got to write the recipe down so you can enjoy it! I  use maple syrup, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, lemon, macadamia nuts and pumpkin puree for making homemade Pumpkin Nut Butter. Pumpkin for me is the fall staple for making fall dishes and, with it’s buttery texture, blend of warm spices, subtle sweetness Pumpkin Nut Butter makes perfect sense! It’s the perfect spread or snack to have on hand for adding to all kinds of fall treats. I hope you all […]

Bone Broth Benefits for Hormones

by Angie
  We have heard a lot about bone broth. It is a big thing now, but do you know that drinking a bone broth can improve your hormonal health? I’m a big fan of bone broth, and I have been making it since I was a child. I used to help my grandmother cook and make all kind of different concoctions. In the country I come from Poland we did not waste any part of the animal. We knew that animals bones are incredibly nutritious and help replenish minerals in our body. Lucky for me, I live in Boulder right […]

Country Bison Stew

by Angie
  It is snowing today in Boulder! Everything outside looks so beautiful outside. My doggie can’t wait to go out and play in the snow. What comes with snow is a cold day. All I want to do is to snuggle in bed and eat warming food. I decided to make Polish Bison stew for this cold day so that I can feel nourished. It’s a classic Polish Bison Stew. Bison chuck is seared in olive oil first or avocado oil, and then slowly braised with garlic and onions. After a couple of hours in the oven, the meat becomes […]