Fall weather is perfect for warming soups and stews, and they’re a great way to feed a large family (which is important around my house!). Lentils are a great way to have a meat-free meal to save money. They absorb the flavor imparted in the soup well and provide a filling consistency to any soup or stew. With very little active prep time, this comforting dish comes together quickly.
Read moreHow to Make Thick Homemade Raw Goats' (or Cow's) Milk Yogurt
I have a tendency to stick with kefir because 1) it's totally raw 2) it has more benefits than yogurt and 3) it's so much easier! But there really is nothing like a healthy yogurt with berries and granola!
Read moreMy Favorite Way to Soothe and Moisturize Skin (and it's not lotion)
Soothing skin--one of the most difficult things to do naturally!! Even "natural" lotions contain petroleum byproducts and synthetic fragrances. Even those from companies people think are natural like Shaklee, Melaleuca, Nature's Gate, etc. contain so many of these toxic ingredients listed below.
Read moreSo What DO You Eat? A look into my family's menu
Many people ask what the HFFG family eats! So here's a candid look at a week of meals looks like for our family.
Read moreCheesy Broccoli Bites
HFFG's Cheesy Broccoli Bites (Gluten-Free w/ Grain-Free Option) Recipe
Who doesn't love broccoli?! Okay, a lot of people don't, including many kids. That's unfortunate, because broccoli is one of the most nutritious vegetables available!
Read moreEasy Deliciously Healthy Homemade Eggnog
HFFG's Healthy Nourishing Homemade Eggnog Recipe
Before we used to eat healthy, my hubby had a tradition of buying a quart of eggnog from the grocery store at least once a week in the month of December. When we started eating "healthier," he would buy the organic eggnog.
Read morePPD, PTSD and Antenatal Depression: Nutrition and Research…What Helps?
Postpartum depression, antenatal depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder related to birth are multi-faceted, complicated illnesses that can be caused by a number of different things.
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