Category Archives: Health

Another example of how to choke down your vitamins.

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Sewfrench

Blueberries anyone? As one of the few fruits native to North America, blueberries have been found to be a superfood, so good for you that you should go out of your way to eat them. They neutralize free radicals, protect … Continue reading →

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Pretty, pretty please with a cherry on top?!!

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Sewfrench

While both our girls were here canning with me, on this day, it is strange that there are no pictures of them… I’m guessing they had their PJs on already! I am so glad I passed on the knowledge of … Continue reading →

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Roasted radishes are turnips in disquise.

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Sewfrench

Seriously. I’ve never been a huge fan of radishes, I can take them or leave them. I like spicy but not necessarily radish spicy. You know? I was told they aren’t spicy if grown early enough… So this year I … Continue reading →

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Coconut Oil Giveaway!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Sewfrench

Yes, two posts in one day, it is unheard of. And my first attempt at using “Press This”. A new, to me, blog opportunity. Let’s see if this works! You know I am a huge proponent of the health benefits … Continue reading →

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Eat more Kale

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Sewfrench

Do you know who is the largest consumer of kale is in this country?? Pizza Hut. Seriously. Now don’t start thinking Pizza Hut has become a place to go for healthy eating. They use if for decorating their salad bar…. … Continue reading →

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Do we really need multi vitamins?

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Sewfrench

If we are eating well, we shouldn’t. And if we are trying, really hard, to get in all our RDA of nutrition and aren’t doing it with simple, close to nature versions, of those nutrients, we can easily run the … Continue reading →

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Coconut Banana smoothie

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Sewfrench

When I make a green smoothie it is usually for its nutrient dense qualities not as a way to get in more fruit. Fruit is easy, right? Since we gave up dairy, yes, ice cream is dairy, we sometimes find … Continue reading →

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Who Cares How Nutritious This Is?!!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Sewfrench

….when it tastes so good! This time of year I always start craving more vegetables. I’m not sure if it has to do with the lack of sunshine or because I’m working out harder, but you can usually find me … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Pancakes in all their glory

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Sewfrench

One thing we had not tried, since going gluten-free, was pancakes. We had the best ever, family recipe, for Silver Dollar Pancakes and I just didn’t want to compete with that. So since we’ve really been into pumpkin lately and … Continue reading →