What are the healthiest fats you can use in your kitchen? Well, that depends on who you ask. If you ask me, of course, I’ll tell you to use traditional fats that have been around forever — like beef tallow, coconut oil, olive oil, and of course, butter! Usually, with modern guidelines of conventional “wisdom,”…
No-Nonsense Nutrition
Is Liver Full of Toxins?
Liver. Not exactly known for being the tastiest of foods, it’s still something that’s been on the dinner table for thousands of years. And recently, in our realm of traditional, alternative nutritional standards, has developed a bit of a cult following. We real food people are all about it these days, and for good reason….
Why I’m Eating a Pre-Conception Diet (Even Though I’m Not Trying to Get Pregnant)
I’m a newlywed wife, living with my husband… and my mother-and-father-in-law. Pure marital bliss, y’all, let me tell ya. But as I’m sure you can imagine, it’s not exactly ideal baby-making conditions around here. While my husband and I are so grateful for his folks’ generosity in allowing us to crash at their place while…
Too Busy to Cook? Try the New Real Food Meal Plans!
I am not a planner. I pack for a vacation the morning of the trip. I never remember to put important dates, birthdays, or appointments on my calendar. And I’m super, extra, embarrassingly-horrible at meal planning. Do you know that that’s a thing, by the way — meal planning? Yeah, that’s where people who actually…
Yummy, Salty Snack Foods that Aren’t Loaded With Toxic PUFAs
Yeah, yeah. I know I’m still technically supposed to be on a blogging boycott, since my ebook isn’t out yet, but I was doing a little research for myself to see if I could find some decent packaged convenience snacks, and I figured I might as well share what I came up with. Because this…
Q&A Video: November 7, 2012
Time for another episode of Q&A! Listen to what our readers have been asking lately, and if you’ve got a question, you can email me at questions@butterbeliever.com and I’ll answer you in another video. Catherine asks: I just discovered your blog and immediately liked your Facebook page. I am a WAPF fan and completely agree…
Q&A Video: October 31, 2012
Happy Halloween! It’s time for another episode of Q&A. Listen to what our readers have been asking lately, and if you’ve got a question, you can email me at questions@butterbeliever.com and I’ll answer you in another video. Tiffany asks: How much fermented cod liver oil is recommended for pregnant women and are there any other supplements…
Q&A Video: October 25, 2012
It’s time for the very first installment of the new Q&A video series I’ve been so excited about! Listen to what our readers have been asking lately, and if you’ve got a question, you can email me and I’ll answer you in another video. Joanne asks: What is the difference between Omega 3 oil and Flax…
How I Raised My Body Temperature by a Full Degree in Less Than a Week
I did a rather exuberant little happy dance last night. “IT WORKED! IT WOOORRRRKED!!” I squealed! “I’m hot and youuu’re not!! Ha – ha – HAAA!” I obnoxiously sang at my husband. More dancing, singing, and squealing ensued, for an inappropriate amount of time. Okay, wait, let me back my story up a little. So,…
Are there GMOs Hiding in Your Vitamins?
If you’ve educated yourself on the dangers of GMOs, you know the big ones you need to look out for. The crops that are almost always genetically modified, like corn and soy. An overwhelming majority of the corn and soybeans grown in the US is genetically-modified. Most people who are into real food aren’t very…