Superfood Coconut ๐Ÿฅฅ

When I was little, my brother and I always sang a funny song called the Coconut Song. I linked it so that everyone can have a good laugh, but it essentially repeats โ€œthe coconut nut is a giant nut, if you eat to much you get very fatโ€. While coconut is a very energy denseContinue reading “Superfood Coconut ๐Ÿฅฅ”

Importance of Buying Pastured Chicken ๐Ÿ”

Chicken, turkey and other poultry can be a very nourishing addition to our diet when raised properly, meaning on pasture where they can forage on plants and bugs (chicken are not vegetarian!!) and ideally in a regenerative setting! Not only is buying pastured chicken (and eggs) better for the animals and the planet, but itโ€™sContinue reading “Importance of Buying Pastured Chicken ๐Ÿ””

All about Heirloom Pork ๐Ÿท

If like me you thought that pork was โ€œthe other white meatโ€, I have to tell you that thatโ€™s indeed fake news! If a pig is raised properly, it has a beautiful red color almost resembling that of beef! Unfortunately, the way pork is raised today results in pale meat, which means that the animalContinue reading “All about Heirloom Pork ๐Ÿท”

Butter and Ghee ๐Ÿงˆ

Butter and ghee from grass-fed and pastured cows are an extremely nutritious source of fat, and should have a place in a fat-fueled diet. Even those who have a dairy protein or lactose allergy can enjoy cultured ghee since itโ€™s just the milk fat. Our go-to brand is Pure Indian Foods cultured ghee, which isContinue reading “Butter and Ghee ๐Ÿงˆ”

Benefits of Grass Fed Beef and Bison ๐Ÿฆฌ๐Ÿฎ

Grass-fed and finished beef and bison are truly a superfood that we should not skip out on in our daily lives. It is one of the most nutrient dense protein sources available and beyond amino acids contains a plethora of highly bioavailable heme iron, b vitamins (especially b12), zinc and selenium. It is is alsoContinue reading “Benefits of Grass Fed Beef and Bison ๐Ÿฆฌ๐Ÿฎ”

Ancestral Fats ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿณ

Ancestral fats refer to fats that the human species has consumed for many centuries and that can be extracted with minimal processing. They can be divided into two categories: animal and fruit fats. Animal fat includes fats like lard, poultry fat, and tallow as well as ghee and butter. When buying animal fats, always makeContinue reading “Ancestral Fats ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿณ”

Omegas ๐ŸŸ

Omega Fatty Acids (3-6-9) are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are needed in the proper ratios to maintain balance in the body, fight inflammation and build healthy cells ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป It is important to note that like essential amino acids, these are essential fatty acids meaning that the body cannot make them on itโ€™s own and isContinue reading “Omegas ๐ŸŸ”

Essential Amino Acids ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป

Imagine that you need to repair sofas and to do that you need 3 pieces of wood, 6 nails and 1 hammer for each sofa. You are given, 11 nails, 10 pieces of wood and 3 hammers, but with those supplies you can only repair 1 sofa and the remaining supplies to to waste. YourContinue reading “Essential Amino Acids ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป”

Snacks for on the Go ๐Ÿš˜๐Ÿ‘œ

The Good Chocolate: the mini bars and squares are super purse friendly and make a sugar free high quality fat fuel for those on the run! My favorite flavor is the dark chocolate ginger ๐Ÿซ The snack sizes are practical especially when traveling with others since not everyone likes the same flavor and wants toContinue reading “Snacks for on the Go ๐Ÿš˜๐Ÿ‘œ”