Soy is a nutritious choice high in protein, B vitamins and some essential fatty acids. Silk yogurt alternative with soy is great for meals and snacks. Pin it here. I regularly get questions from friends, family or readers about various nutrition topics. Recently I’ve gotten questions about soy and whether or not you should be avoiding …
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Raised Real: Whole Foods Meal Delivery for Baby | Product Review
Raised Real is a plant-based meal delivery service for babies using whole foods, and an alternative to jarred baby foods or pouches. If you read this blog post a couple weeks ago, you know we have started on SOLIDS! Eek! Something that has been important to me throughout this process has been to primarily offer …
Introduce Solids to Baby: REAL, Applicable Advice for Safely Introducing Solids
Introduce solids to baby safely with real, applicable guidance. Babies can have solids starting around 6 months old. Offering allergenic foods younger can decrease the risk of developing food allergies later. Baby-led weaning is a popular approach to offering table food. Pin it here. Mom life is hard. Aside from the fact that we’re completely exhausted …
MCT Oil Supplement Review: What is MCT Oil and What Are the Benefits?
MCT oil is a popular supplement for its possible benefits on weight, body composition and sports performance. MCTs are unique, saturated fats. I went to my first CrossFit class last week (which by the way was SO fun!) and I saw a bag of MCT oil powder sitting out. I realized we haven’t talked about …
What I Don’t Like About Frozen Meals (and How to Make Them Better)
Here I’m sharing about the pitfalls of frozen meals and how to make frozen meals healthy. Pin it here. I’m not against frozen foods. In fact, I’m a big proponent of frozen veggies, fruits and proteins (if you can remember to thaw them in advance!). But one thing, I’m not a big fan of are frozen meals. I’m …
What Happens On a Pig Farm? | My Experience on a Sow Pig Farm
Here I share my experience on a sow pig farm. Pin it for later here. Recently I was invited out on a pig farm tour with the National Pork Board. With our modernized society, it’s easy to be disconnected with how food is produced and where it comes from (this clip from Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution is eye …
