Category Archives: Snacks

Kombucha

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Kombucha is an ancient beverage made of sweetened tea that has been fermented by a starter of beneficial bacteria and yeast known as a “SCOBY.”  This fermentation consumes the majority of the sugars in the sweetened tea (as well as many other compounds contained in the tea itself) and leaves behind acetic and gluconic acid, a variety of vitamins (most notably B-vitamins), and probiotics that are beneficial for your digestive system.  On top of all that, kombucha has a touch of carbonation for a mild effervescence and a mild sweetness that makes it tasty and refreshing.

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Mark’s Primal Hot Cereal

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If you are not familiar with Mark Sisson, then check out his site at Mark’s Daily Apple.  The site is an excellent resource for health information and recipes.  This recipe came from one of Mark’s cookbooks, Primal Blueprint, Quick and Easy Meals.  It is full of tasty recipes with simple ingredients that you most likely already have on hand.   The Primal Blueprint Cookbook is another one that I love to cook from.

Fall is here and the warmth and smell of this breakfast dish hits the spot!

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Pickles

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I got this wonderful pickle recipe from my friend Jen over at Inspiration Plantation and she was very kind to let me share it.   I got the cucumbers from her as well.  I love getting eggs, chicken, and pork from this local farm.  If you are from this area, make sure to come take a farm tour and stock up on some yummy farm goodness!

If you have not done any canning then this is an easy recipe to start with.  It’s a very easy one for kids to help with too!

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Coconut Fried Apples

This recipe was originally part of the Braised Pork Chops recipe, but is worthy of separating it all by itself.  Try them as a snack, a tasty dessert, or as a side along any of the pork recipes we’ve got on here.

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Blueberry Lemon Muffins

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There is a wonderful new book being released tomorrow called “Practical Paleo” by Diane Sanfilippo.  I was lucky enough to get a copy of this book pre-release date.  Not only does Diane offer some delicious recipes that are super easy, she also explains the concept behind the Paleo lifestyle.  But beyond this, she lets you in on the USDA guidelines for food and why they are unfounded.  She explains how your body is like a bank of sorts and you need to make good deposits in order to get some meaningful withdrawals.  Putting food into your body such as grains and artificial sugars are not giving your body any sort of nutrients it needs in order for you to get what you want out of it.  Makes complete sense, right?

She explains how to heal the gut.  I also love the fact that she mentions this is not a “one-size fits all” lifestyle.  People have allergies or certain foods they need to avoid and this she also addresses.  Whether your goal is fat loss, blood sugar regulation, thyroid health, or if you have MS, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, autoimmune condition(s), or neurological issues, she offers a lifestyle plan for you.  Are you following a nightshade-free diet or FODMAPS? (more on this later); this is covered also.

I am very impressed with the layout of this book and the concise, simple format.  Very easy to read and follow. I have read a lot of books, articles, and blogs on paleo/primal and I love how she touched on some new things that I didn’t know.

This is one of the recipes from her book.  There is another recipe from her book I also want to try, so stay tuned!

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Salsa Verde Fresca

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Fresh salsa is by far my favorite condiment…I love to have it with a huge variety of other foods, or simply all by itself.  And as much as I usually find myself eating red salsas with lots of tomatoes and onions in them, it is refreshing to change things up with a tangy green salsa like this one.

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Homemade Greek Yogurt

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I was recently lucky enough to speak with Dr. Allison Siebecker for a few minutes about gut health.  You can check out her website on SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) here.  She mentioned to me that she makes her own Greek yogurt.  It is a very simple process although prep to finish takes about a day.

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