Homemade elderberry syrup is so easy to make, plus it's 30-50% cheaper than store bought, and works better too! Elderberry syrup, cough drops, and gummies have become a popular natural method of fighting off cold and flu in recent years, and with good reason - they work! Making your own … [Read more...] about Easy Elderberry Syrup Recipe (with step by step instructions)
16 Reasons You Need Prebiotics (+ where to get them!)
We all know we need probiotics, but are you getting enough prebiotics? Find out how prebiotics improve your health and how to get more of them! Note from Dena: This guest post was written by Telma Moreira, Dietetic Intern, as part of a research partnership between Back To The Book Nutrition … [Read more...] about 16 Reasons You Need Prebiotics (+ where to get them!)
10 Cheap + Easy ways to Detox from Chemical Exposure
We're all exposed to toxins every single day - do something about it with these 10 cheap and easy detox methods! No matter how hard we try, we're all touching, breathing, and ingesting man-made chemicals every day...and we have no idea how they are affecting our health. In fact, many … [Read more...] about 10 Cheap + Easy ways to Detox from Chemical Exposure
Healthy 5 Minute Ranch Dip
Delicious, homemade Ranch dip in only 5 minutes! Plus, it's made with just 5 real food ingredients so it's healthier than pre-made dips and Ranch seasoning packets from the store! We're on a dip kick at our house lately. And, with July 4th coming up, I just had to share one of the latest … [Read more...] about Healthy 5 Minute Ranch Dip
4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Larabars (Gluten + dairy free)
Homemade Larabars only take a few minutes and are 40% cheaper than store bought! This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip version is one of my favorite gluten free, healthy snacks for kids and adults! I'm on an energy bar kick lately because, summer snacks should be simple. And make ahead. And … [Read more...] about 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Larabars (Gluten + dairy free)
12 Reasons Every Child Should Learn to Cook
A holistic dietitian and mom's list of 12 reasons every child should learn to cook. From developing fine motor skills, to practicing math, to reducing picky eating - the benefits are endless. Even preschoolers and very young kids can learn to help so that, by the time they're in their teens, they … [Read more...] about 12 Reasons Every Child Should Learn to Cook
5 Things Our Daughters Need to Hear About Their Bodies
Body image begins to develop at a very early age and, as it does, it's critical that our daughters hear us say these five things about their bodies. Do you remember the first time you hated your body? I do. I was six years old - the same age my daughter is now. I spent … [Read more...] about 5 Things Our Daughters Need to Hear About Their Bodies
3 Ways to Eat Liver Without Tasting It
We all know liver's good for us, but not many love its distinct texture and taste. If that's you, you've got to try these three tested ways to sneak liver into your food without anyone noticing...not even your kids! Why Eat Liver Liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods on … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Eat Liver Without Tasting It