Category Archives: Diet

The Top 5 Diets For Eczema

top diets for eczema

With eczema being at an all time high, many are wanting to know what are the best foods to eat, but let’s take it a step further with the top 5 diets for eczema in no particular order. GAPS GAPS (Gut And Psychology Syndrome) is a diet founded by Dr. Natasha McBride. It’s focus is […]

Healing Foods: Bone Broth

healing foods, bone broth

This may sound strange, but bone broth is perhaps one of the healthiest and most healing foods you can make! If you’re a fan of reading health and nutrition blogs like I am, chances are you’ve already stumbled across people raving about this classic food staple. Health nuts and Nutritionists are suggesting bone broth soup […]

Food & Skin: Power Nutrients

food and skin

Impact of Foods on Skin Studies directly link foods to skin are limited, yet we know we, and our skin, are affected by what we eat. I can easily see a direct relationship between food and skin when my son eats dairy. Within minutes, a red rash appears letting me know his body disagrees with dairy. All over […]

Reboot: My Kid’s Diet

It’s a crazy world of juggling a family, business and a host of responsibilities and it’s time to reboot my kids diet. I find myself in a rut with what to feed my family. Lately, I’ve noticed our staple meals include a lot of starches. To the point of my son asking for rice for […]

3 Surprising Ingredients To Avoid

ingredients to avoid for kids with allergies

These days it seems almost impossible to follow all of the trending do’s and don’t’s of eating healthy. Just when you think you’ve gotten a handle on what not to eat, more information comes out about something else to add to the list. If you’re a parent of children who have allergies or dietary restrictions, […]

How Fermented Foods Can Heal Digestion

fermented foods for digestion

Did you know that the digestive system plays a huge role in how well our overall immunity functions? It turns out that about 70% of our immune system is integrated with the digestive system, so there’s no surprise that having a healthy gut can play a big role in how well our immune systems function. […]

3 Ways To Get More Energy… Naturally!

get more energy

If you’re a a parent, chances are fatigue is a normal part of your life. We get tired because we often don’t get nearly as much sleep, rest, relaxation, and down time as we need – and over time that can really impact how vibrant and energetic we feel. Long term stress and lack of […]

Sweet Fruits That Fight Inflammation

anti-inflammatory fruits

Inflammation is a major part of eczema and other allergy issues. When skin gets inflamed, itching and scratching begin which can lead to infections and skin damage. Many parents have found that when they are able to control inflammation, eczema ends up being controlled at the same time. While there are anti-inflammatory medicines out there, […]

Chia Seeds 101

chia seeds benefits for eczema and allergies

Chances are you’ve heard of chia seeds and have seen lots of hype about these little guys all around the internet. If you’re wondering about chia seeds’ relationship to that ‘grow your own’ statue product from the 80’s, they’re the same thing, although the chia seeds you’ll want to use should be organic.  Chia seeds […]

Sprouting and Pre-Soaking Made Easy With Nate Jackson

sprouting and pre-soaking made easy

This week we’re thrilled to share a very special guest post written by our friend Nate from Nate’s raw Harvest… enjoy! Hello everyone! This is Nate from Nate’s Raw Harvest.  School is starting back up and, whether your little one is about to start, or it’s just around the corner for them, their nutrition will […]

Is Your Child Eating Their Way To Inflammation?

inflammation

Did you know that what happens in the digestive tract plays a big role in what happens on the skin and in the immune system as a whole? Many people say that the immune system lives in the gut – and there’s a good reason for that. Our digestive tract is where our body deals […]

Sensory Processing Disorder SPD – Sensory Diet

The sensory diet may prove  to be a great diet for any child. Upon first glance, it’s easy to assume that the word diet is food related. However in the Sensory Processing Disorder ( SPD ), I’ve come to see that this sensory diet is a diet of individualized activities catered to help a child […]

Are Omega-6s Causing Eczema Flare Ups?

omega 6s causing flare ups

We’ve all been hearing a lot about the importance of essential fatty acids and ‘good fats’. Foods like nuts, seeds, and oils have made headlines in health news about their endless benefits – but is there a chance they’re causing more harm than good? While essential fatty acids like omega-3s are critical for healthy brain […]

Packing Lunches For Kids With Special Diets

special diets

Allergies, paleo, plant-based, gluten sensitivities… these are just a few of the most common special diets that many parents have to work with as they pack school lunches every day. Sometimes it seems that we have more ‘no’ foods than ‘yes’ foods, and coming up with ways to nourish our kids while they’re at school […]

Using The Paleo Diet To Fight Inflammation And Eczema

paleo diet for eczema

Inflammation is one of the leading causes of eczema flare ups – and it’s also the issue that keeps eczema itchy, hot, and painful. When inflammation hits, the entire immune system is on guard and it may end up performing in a less than ideal way. Many parents who recognize just how much inflammation plays […]

Easy Grain & Dairy Free Banana Muffins

banana muffins

If your family is like mine, mornings can be nothing short of hectic. One of the things that tends to take the longest is getting everyone fed and making sure that each kid gets all the nourishment and energy they’ll need for a day of learning and play ahead. I’m always looking for simple, do-ahead […]

The Real Benefits Of Dark Chocolate

dark chocolate benefits

I’ll admit it – I love chocolate! There’s something about the taste and texture that makes the perfect treat, and like most people I was thrilled when I found out that chocolate actually; has some pretty impressive health benefits. Today, I’d like to share some of the most popular health benefits of chocolate with you […]

Healthy & Delicious Bread Alternatives

wheat free bread recipe

If your family is like mine, bread is pretty much the most popular food in the kitchen. We absolutely love bread – and it’s one of the most common foods we crave throughout the week. The problem is that wheat is an issue for some of the members of my family. We find that staying […]

Preparing For Kids’ Birthday Parties The Easy Way

Birthday season is upon us, and allergies always seem to take the fun out of it. Whether your child has allergies and sensitivities or the birthday child does, it makes partying a little more complicated and puts a few extra considerations on the table. My kids have allergies and eczema so I have to keep […]