By now, you have probably seen or heard the term “CBD” and wondered, “What is it?” or “How can it help me?”. CBD is an acronym for cannabidiol, a compound found in cannabis plants. The most recognized cannabis plant is marijuana. However, another cannabis plant, hemp or industrial hemp, is also an excellent source of CBD. So why does all this matter? Much of the attention of this year’s Louisiana state legislative session was given to the legalization of marijuana for medicin

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The Organic Buzz If you listen to those that are heavily invested in today’s modern agricultural industry, they would likely tell you that organic farming is just a fad and that the only difference between organic farming and industrial farming is yield. That is, that industrialized monoculture farming produces a much greater yield per acre than traditional organic methods. If the only goal of farming is to produce greater yields, than there would be no room for debate. But i

Well, it is that time of year again! Everyone is busy with decorating their homes, making party plans, and buying gifts for loved ones as Christmas Day approaches. How about you? Have you already finished your Christmas shopping? Did you pick out that perfect gift for each of your children (and grandchildren)? What if I were to tell you that there is a far better gift that you can give your child than what awaits them Christmas morning? You can’t purchase this gift at th

The word nourishing by definition is food containing substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition. Most of what America considers to be food is a far cry from nourishing or even any resemblance of it. Many know that what they place in their body is not food, but rather than making changes, the contemplate excuses about why they can't eat better. The two biggest? Time and money. Basic Lentil Stew will quell both of those excuses. Delicious, nourishing and econom

I always tell people to just eat real food and keep it simple! Many come back saying "I don't know how to plan" or "I need more recipes". The truth is you don't need either- not that there's anything wrong with that, especially on occasion- but if on a daily basis you think you've got to concoct the perfect salad (yuck Lol) or follow the perfect recipe (I call it recipe slavery)- you're going to fail at the starting gate with a transition to real food. It is easy to get caugh

I'm standing in line at Panera Bread contemplating my healthiest choices on the menu and a lady and her two children join the line behind me. If you've ever been to Panera Bread then you know they have a magnificent display of baked goods and cookies at the beginning of the line - not one of my "healthy" considerations. Now granted, these pastries may seem far "better" for you than your average box of store-bought cookies, but the sugar load in them is still higher than desir

Book Review: Nourishing Traditions I have had the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon in my possession for about 5 years. It has been one of my favorite “cookbooks”. The recipe section of the book is well worn and I have enjoyed most of the new foods and cooking techniques found throughout its pages. In every section, she has wonderful little tidbits of information in the margins that complement the food at hand. What I never realized until I took the Nutritional Consu

My transition to whole and natural foods has not been a fast one. As I have transitioned, I have carried my family with me, sometimes at gun point (figuratively speaking of course). I didn't start our journey by adding new and strange food, but by cutting out processed and refined food. Six years later, I have lost 60lbs., never had those surgeries the doctors said I needed, nor did I take the statin drugs prescribed to me. So, it's been worth it. Recently, I successfully sta

Magnesium is vitally important to our bodies. It is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. Magnesium also helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and is known to be involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. Because of some modern day farming practices and the fact that our soil has been depleted as