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It is so important to cook homemade, healthy food. But it’s not always easy to find kid-friendly recipes.

That’s where I come in. I’ve got hundreds of kid-tested and approved recipes that won’t keep you in the kitchen for hours or stretch your budget too thin.

I focus on allergy-friendly, whole foods. But I always cook with kids in mind. I take all sorts of feeding challenges into account too.

We’ve dealt with every allergy possible, so I’ve created recipes that are gluten free, nut free, dairy free, egg free, soy free, corn free, coconut free and more!

Kid-friendly recipes don’t have to be boring. And they are certainly not limited to chicken nuggets and pizza every night.

A nourished child will enjoy a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Get your kids in the kitchen with you and start cooking! Have fun with food and your kids will learn to love eating.

Chocolate Protein Pudding for Teen Athletes {Recipe + Review}

Chocolate protein pudding made with eggs and goat whey – a simple snack or breakfast for teen athletes!

My oldest son has always been active. I felt his first kicks when I was eleven weeks pregnant. From the day he was born he was up and ready for action at 6:00 am. And when he was three years old, he would come down the stairs bright and early and shout, “Where’s my breakfast?!”

It was a very busy and very cute season. We decided to channel some of his high energy into sports. At four years old he played both soccer and t-ball (he loved every minute of it).

As my son got older, he chose to continue with soccer.

Now, in high school, he still loves playing soccer (year-round!). But one thing has definitely changed – his appetite and nutrition needs!

Protein pudding made with Naked Nutrition goat whey.

How Much Protein Does A Teenager Need?

Nourishment from real, whole food is important at all ages. But during the teenage years the need for protein goes up. This is especially true for serious athletes.

In the early teen years, aiming for 50-70 grams of protein daily is sufficient. But as kids get older and want to put on muscle, their needs can go up to 100 grams (or more) daily.

The key to assessing your teen’s protein needs is figuring out his or her goals. Does he want to put on muscle to become stronger and faster? Then he needs to combine an increase in protein with an increase in muscle-building activity.

Simply increasing protein will not equate to more muscle. In fact, more protein plus a sedentary lifestyle may lead to increased fat stores.

Protein and movement go hand-in-hand for athletic performance.

Chocolate protein pudding for teen athletes

Protein for Teen Athletes

There are many great sources of protein. These include:

  • Meat: chicken, beef, lamb, turkey, pork, etc.
  • Seafood
  • Dairy: milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.
  • Eggs
  • Nuts and seeds (note that these are better sources of fat than protein)

The tricky part is having quality sources of protein on hand for quick snacks and meals.

Which is why protein powders come in handy. You can add them to just about anything to increase the protein content.

Naked Nutrition Goat Whey Protein

My entire family has been using collagen for many years. But we recently tried goat whey protein from Naked Nutrition.

Many protein powders come from cow dairy. That really limits options for a teen with a dairy allergy!

So, my son was very excited to find goat whey protein. He loves the vanilla flavor added to goat yogurt, oat cups, and smoothies.

Chocolate protein pudding for teen athletes

Protein Powder for Teen Athletes

It is important to be choosy when it comes to protein powders. They are not all created equal. My family loves the goat whey protein because it comes from small-herd, pasture-raised goats in WI.

Not only do the ingredients meet high standards, but the nutrition is great too! One serving of Naked Goat Protein contains 23 grams of animal protein! This makes it an excellent source of protein for teen athletes that doesn’t require extra work.

Protein Snacks for Teens

After working hard at soccer practice or a game, my son is HUNGRY. And he knows that loading up on protein will help him feel full and meet his fitness goals. So he likes to add Naked Nutrition Goat Whey Protein to yogurt or dairy-free milk. I even add it to muffins and oatmeal sometimes.

Some other simple snacks for teen athletes include:

Chocolate protein pudding for teen athletes

Creamy Chocolate Protein Pudding Recipe

There are many options for healthy snacks. But one of my son’s absolute favorite snacks is protein pudding. With allergies to both dairy and nuts it’s hard to find easy options with complete protein for my son. But protein pudding meets his needs perfectly!

This simple pudding combines multiple sources of protein for a delicious, prep-ahead treat. It includes:

  • Eggs
  • Sunbutter (or nut butter if you tolerate it)
  • Naked Nutrition Goat Whey Protein
  • Milk (whatever milk you tolerate)

You can make the pudding a day or two in advance and keep it in the fridge. Dish up a serving whenever you need it, or take it on the go.

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Chocolate Protein Pudding (with goat whey and eggs)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled these can be cold or warm
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • 3 Tbsp. sunbutter or nut butter
  • 1/2 cup organic cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp. unrefined sea salt
  • 3 scoops Naked Nutrition vanilla goat whey
  • 3 Tbsp. maple syrup or honey

Instructions

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a high powered blender.

  2. Blend until smooth.

  3. Serve immediately or chill and serve cold.

  4. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Recipe Notes

Protein:

6 eggs = 36 grams

3 scoops goat whey = 34.5 grams

3 Tbsp. sunbutter = 10.5 grams

Milk ~ 4 grams

Total = 85 grams/4 servings = 21.25 grams of protein per serving.

Using 4 scoops of whey protein would equate to 24 grams of protein per serving.

Chocolate protein pudding for teen athletes

How to Incorporate Protein Pudding for Teens

Thanks to the nutritional boost from Naked Goat Whey, a serving of protein pudding contains up to 24 grams of protein (depending on what milk you use and how much protein powder you add). That’s enough for a meal!

Protein pudding is great plain. But there are other ways to serve it as well.

  • Mixed into goat yogurt
  • Used as “frosting” on a muffin
  • Topped with sliced bananas
  • Used as a dip for pretzels or apple slices

I tend to serve protein pudding for breakfast alongside energy balls. It keeps all of my kids full and fueled for hours! Plus it’s all ready to go when they get up in the morning. It’s pretty much a weekly staple in my house.

Benefits of Whey Protein

In addition to boosting protein intake, Naked Nutrition Goat Whey contains Vitamin A, medium chain fatty acids, and triglycerides that all help with healthy skin. Teenagers can always use help in this area!

And for those that struggle to break down lactose from cow’s dairy, goat whey is a great alternative that is easier on the gut.

goat whey protein is a great option for boosting protein for teen athletes. And this delicious chocolate protein pudding is our favorite way to incorporate it.

Have you tried goat whey? What is your favorite way to use it?

Chocolate protein pudding for teen athletes

Easy Freshly Milled Wheat Sourdough Bread Recipe and Tutorial

If you’ve been searching for an easy way to make freshly milled wheat sourdough bread, your search is over! No weighing. No strange ingredients. Ready by dinnertime. But all the benefits of fresh grains and fermentation. Problem solved!

Easy Freshly Milled Wheat Sourdough Bread

I can still remember the day I watched Sue Becker’s video “Only Real Bread: Staff of Life.” It was the summer of 2023. God led me to this video after a fellow NTP had posted a link about an unrelated topic on her podcast. When I checked out the podcast, I also happened to see her interview with Sue Becker. As I listened to Sue talk about the Biblical significance of wheat and the numerous health benefits, something inside me stirred. Despite my hesitation, I knew we had to try it.

You see, my family had been gluten-free for over ten years. I had been gluten-free for at least fifteen years myself due to hypothyroidism. So taking this leap back to wheat was a big (actually huge) step. But I felt the Holy Spirit nudge. And when God says go, you listen!

Benefits of Freshly Milled Wheat Sourdough Bread

I ordered some wheat berries. I found a recipe. And I used my Vitamix dry blender to make flour (not the finest grind, but it got the job done). My first loaves of freshly milled wheat bread were not fancy by any means. But they tasted great (especially after ten years of gluten-free bread!).

Thankfully God blessed my family for following His leading. We didn’t have any negative reactions to the wheat. In fact, quite the opposite. We have only seen health improvements.

Sometimes we joke and say, “It must be the bread.” For example, my husband has always struggled with seasonal allergies. But over the past year he noticed they were significantly less severe.

Once I was convinced there were no reactions and that I was committed to milling my own grains, we bought a grain mill. And I’ve never looked back.

Easy Freshly Milled Wheat Sourdough Bread

Baking With Freshly Milled Grains

As someone that has always enjoyed baking (just browse my recipes…most of them are baked goods), my world had just expanded immensely. I wanted to experiment with everything!

Cookies, pancakes, muffins, yeast bread, cinnamon rolls, cakes (THIS is our favorite),…the possibilities were endless! And my family loved every second of it.

But it wasn’t until about a year after switching to freshly milled grains that I got serious about baking sourdough bread.

I already had a mature sourdough starter. So I jumped right in!

Can You Make Sourdough Bread With Freshly Milled Grains

My first loaves were either rock hard or flat as pancakes. I didn’t realize it would be so much different to make sourdough bread with freshly milled grains than with all purpose flour. But it makes sense. AP flour is mostly starch, whereas freshly milled wheat has all the fiber as well.

I made a few decent loaves by doing half freshly milled wheat and half AP flour. But I wanted the real deal. It had to be possible…in spite of what my experiment after experiment was proving.

So I read tons of recipes, watched tons of videos, and my experiments continued.

Easy Sourdough Bread With Whole Wheat

I’ll spare you the details of my failures. There were a lot. But the good thing about these failures is that they still tasted good enough to eat. So nothing went to waste.

My goal was to create a loaf that tastes good, looks good, and is not complicated. No added ingredients. No weighing everything exactly. Just a simple, nourishing bread.

After a year of trial and error I’ve created a really good loaf of freshly milled wheat sourdough bread that meets all of my requirements. Of course that means my family wants me to make several loaves a week. The other day my oldest told me that I’ve ruined her…now no other bread even comes close to comparing. Not even regular freshly milled wheat bread. Not sure if that’s a good or bad problem to have.

Easy Freshly Milled Wheat Sourdough Bread

Freshly Milled Wheat Sourdough Bread Recipe

Once you get the hang of the recipe, you’ll see how making sourdough bread can easily fit into your day. Whether you are home on a weekday or you want to do some baking on the weekend, it only takes a few minutes to get the bread started. Then you do a quick stretch and fold every thirty minutes (give or take, it doesn’t have to be exact) for a few hours. Rest, shape, and bake. That’s it.

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Freshly Milled Wheat Sourdough Bread

Servings 1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fed and active sourdough starter
  • 1 1/4 cup lukewarm water
  • 3 1/4 - 3 2/3 cup freshly milled hard red and/or hard white wheat flour may need up to 3 2/3 cup, depending on the variety of wheat; hard white tends to need more flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. unrefined sea salt may use up to 2 tsp. if you like it salty

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl combine the water and starter. Mix.

  2. Add the flour and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms (no dry flour left).

  3. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

  4. Stretch and fold and gently knead. Cover and let rest 30 minutes.

  5. Repeat this process until you have completed 8 stretch and folds (approximately 4 hours).

  6. Cover and let rise 1-2 hours, until about doubled in size.

  7. Lightly flour surface. Gently remove the dough from the bowl and shape into a ball, pulling toards you to create surface tension (see video). Don't overwork the dough.

  8. Place in a floured banneton basket or tea towel-lined collander upside down (top of dough goes in first). Seal bottom of the dough so there are no holes.

  9. Cover and place in the refrigerator to ferment for 1-3 hours.

  10. 30 minutes before baking place a Dutch oven in the oven at 450 degrees F to preheat.

  11. Gently flip dough onto parchment paper or a bread sling. Score if desired.

  12. Place dough (on the parchment or slng) into the hot Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.

  13. Reduce heat to 425 degrees F and remove the lid from the Dutch oven. Continue baking for 20 minutes, or until desired darkness and crust.

  14. Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and allow to cool on a cooling rack. Cook completely before slicing.

  15. Store cooled bread in a sealed bread bag or bread box.

Recipe Notes

  • Using all hard red wheat will give a darker, stronger tasting bread. It will require less flour (about 3 1/4 - 3 1/3 cups).
  • Using all hard white wheat will give a lighter bread. It will require more flour (about 3 1/2 - 3 2/3 cups).
  • You can use a combination of hard red and hard white. Other varieties of wheat may require different amounts of flour.
  • This makes one boule-style loaf.
  • You can bake the bread in a loaf pan as well. Let it rise in the fridge in the loaf pan and bake in a preheated oven.

How to Make Sourdough Bread Without Weighing Ingredients

Every time I read a new sourdough bread recipe I gained a bit more insight. But it wasn’t until I watched others making bread that I really got the hang of it.

I must admit, many videos were over my head talking about autolyse, hydration and grams. I just wanted a recipe that I could quickly and easily follow. So I created what I’ve been searching for.

Here is my super simple freshly milled wheat sourdough bread tutorial with step-by-step instructions. You can follow the video and pause as needed.

Can You Make Sourdough Bread in One Day

One of the things I absolutely love about working with freshly milled grains is that the fermentation happens quickly. Which means you don’t have to wait forever for a loaf of sourdough bread. In fact, by the time you complete the stretch and folds half of the fermentation is already complete.

I typically start a loaf of sourdough bread around 7:00 or 7:30am. I am done with stretch and folds just before lunch. Then after lunch I shape the dough. Mid-afternoon I bake it.

The bread is out of the oven before 4:30pm. So you can actually eat it for dinner the same day!

It’s not super sour, which is great for kids. But if you like it more sour you can definitely leave the dough in the refrigerator longer.

Alternatively you can make the dough in the evening and let it ferment in the fridge overnight. Then bake the bread in the morning. Just note it will be pretty strong by then.

I personally don’t like to get my kitchen dirty in the evening. But if that fits better into your schedule then do it!

Sourdough Bread With Hard White Wheat

When it comes to wheat varieties, the possibilities are endless. But I mentioned that I’m all about simplicity (and budget too). So I typically stick to hard red or hard white wheat for my yeast breads.

For freshly milled sourdough hard white wheat will likely give a better crumb. But hard red wheat has amazing flavor. Sometimes I do all hard white. Sometimes I use a combination of the two. It’s really all about personal preference.

The same goes for salt. I like a salty bite to my bread. So I generally go a little heavier on salt (close to 2 tsp.). But 1 1/2 tsp. is definitely enough to make good bread.

One final point of preference is the crust. Some like it softer, some like a really hard crust. For a softer crust you can keep the lid on longer when baking. For example, bake for forty minutes with the lid on and only ten mintues with the lid off.

If you really want a good crust you can stick the loaf back in the oven for a few mintues after removing it from the Dutch oven.

Easy Freshly Milled Wheat Sourdough Bread

Is Sourdough Bread Healthy

Sourdough bread tastes amazing! And it looks good too. You can use this same method for making sourdough bread even if you are using all purpose flour. You just won’t need as much flour (about three cups) and won’t need to do so many stretch and folds.

But deep down we all want to eat sourdough for its health benefits. So, the question is, are there any benefits to eating sourdough bread?

Absolutely! The fermentation breaks down the gluten, making the bread easier to digest.

But I do have some bad news. The recent sourdough craze has everyone thinking that it is a super food. Well, it really depends. All purpose flour has no real nutritional value. As I mentioned it is all starch and protein. The vitamins, minerals, and fiber have been stripped away. A few are replaced with synthetic versions that don’t offer actual benefits.

If that is your starting point, fermenting it won’t really help much. It will break down the gluten. But it won’t generate the lost nutrients.

If you want to get real benefits from sourdough bread, you’ll want to make it with freshly milled wheat.

Sourdough Bread Supplies

Sourdough bread does not require any fancy supplies. But if you’re like me and enjoy kitchen gadgets, you can step up your sourdough game with these tools.

Simple 100% Freshly Milled Sourdough Bread

I once thought making sourdough bread with 100% freshly milled wheat was impossible. But that’s simply not true! Whether you like basic yeast bread or you love the artisinal look and taste of sourdough, you can make delicious real bread the way God intended.

Do you use freshly milled grains? Have you tried making sourdough bread?

Quick Protein Oat Parfait for Busy Mornings

Protein Oat Parfaits – your busy morning solution!

Life with kids is busy. That’s a given. Young children need your attention non-stop. It’s such a full season of life.

But what you may not realize is that as your kids get older the busyness doesn’t decrease. It actually increases! Sorry to burst your bubble if you’re a mom of littles.

True, you won’t be changing diapers, getting up multiple times a night, and reading the same book thirty times in a row. Instead, you’ll be driving your kids here, there, and everywhere. I miss those days of being home with toddlers.

Naked Nutrition Protein Oat Parfait

Busy Morning Breakfast Ideas

As a homeschooling mom of four I know just how hectic life can feel. I have one child about to head off to college, one just starting high school, one in the tween stage, and one in full-on elementary mode.

My kids participate in co-ops three days a week plus plenty of other activities. Which means we are coming and going often and have a lot of early mornings.

And while I’m a morning person, I don’t have time (or the desire) to cook breakfast most mornings.

Healthy Breakfast for Busy Mornings

But I always make nutrient-dense food that includes protein, fiber, and healthy fat a priority for my family. That’s why I’ve become the queen of prep-ahead breakfast.

It’s also why I was so excited to try the Naked Nutrition Protein Oats! They are so easy to make the night before. Just add the oats to milk, stir, and stick it in the fridge. The flavor, protein, and fiber are already in there! One serving of Naked Protein Oats contains 20 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber! Plus no added sugar.

In the morning just grab and go for a nourishing breakfast.

Naked Nutrition Protein Oat Parfait

Naked Nutrition Protein Oats

There are many great flavors of Naked Nutrition Protein Oats to choose from. They include:

  • Blueberry cobbler
  • Cinnamon roll
  • Chocolate peanut butter banana
  • Green apple cinnamon
  • Chocolate peanut butter
  • Double chocolate
  • Strawberry cream

I honestly want to taste them all. But to start, my family tried blueberry cobbler and chocolate peanut butter. Something fruity and something chocolatey!

My first thought is that they are so easy. My kids enjoy overnight oats, but I honestly hate making them. So this is a super quick way to make delicious oat cups.

My second thought – both flavors are great, but they have a bitter aftertaste. I was disappointed, but not done experimenting.

Naked Nutrition Protein Oat Parfait

How to Make Protein Oat Parfaits

Instead of throwing in the towel, I got creative and turned the Naked Protein Oats into delicious parfaits! We all enjoyed the flavor much better when mixing the oats into Greek yogurt. Plus, it bumps up the protein content! And I can add some extra fat for the kids by using MCT oil or melted coconut oil.

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Blueberry Cobbler Protein Oat Parfait

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 - 1 scoop Naked Nutrition Blueberry Cobbler Protein Oats
  • 1-2 tsp. maple syrup
  • Optional Add-ins: chia seeds, flax seeds, salt, extra collagen. MCT oil

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Mix well.

  2. Refrigerate at least one hour or up to overnight.

Recipe Notes

  • Dairy-free alterantives can be used for the yogurt.

Naked Nutrition Protein Oat Parfait

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Oat Parfait

Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 - 1 scoop Naked Nutrition Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Oats
  • 1 - 2 tsp. maple syrup
  • Optional Add-ins: chia seeds, flax seeds, salt, extra collagen. peanut butter powder
  • Optional: 1 tsp. mini chocolate chips
  • 1 - 2 Tbsp. peanut butter, almond butter, or sunbutter

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients (except nut butter). Mix well.

  2. Refrigerate at least one hour or up to overnight.

  3. Top with favorite nut or seed butter if desired.

Recipe Notes

  • Dairy-free alterantives can be used for the yogurt.

Naked Nutrition Protein Oat Parfait

How to Use Protein Oats

I’m completely sold on our delicious protein oat parfaits using Naked Protein Oats. I’m adding these parfaits to our regular breakfast rotation.

My protein oat experimentation didn’t stop there. I also tried adding the Naked Protein Oats to a quick bread. I made freshly milled wheat blueberry cinnamon bread. The protein oats gave great texture and a burst of flavor to the bread (in addition to the protein and fiber)! All four kids devoured it. So I made a second loaf. We almost finished off the whole loaf in one meal!

I simply replaced about one half cup of the flour with two scoops of protein oats.

Next on the agenda is chocolate peanut butter muffins! Topped with a simple, nourishing peanut butter frosting they’ll be a real breakfast treat.

The cinnamon roll flavored oats would make amazing cinnamon bread too!

Naked Nutrition Protein Oat Parfait

Nourishing Breakfast with Naked Nutrition

Protein oats can simply be mixed with milk for a quick grab-and-go breakfast. Or you can get creative with parfaits, breads, or muffins. The possibilities are endless. My oldest and I are already brainstorming other ways to enjoy Naked Protein Oats. Maybe we’ll try adding some to smoothies or stir them into a warm bowl of oatmeal.

Which flavor of Naked Nutrition Protein Oats would you try first?

Nutrient-Dense Butterscotch Milkshake for Kids

How and What to Feed a Child With Mouth Pain

Feeding kids with any degree of pain or oral dysfunction can be a huge challenge. Learn how and what to feed a child with mouth pain.

If you have a teenager, you probably know the ups and downs of orthodontics and how hard it can be to feed a child with mouth pain.

My oldest utilized Bioblock Orthotropics to reshape her jaw, straighten her teeth, and help reduce mouth breathing. She started the process at age seven and was done just after her tenth birthday. It was expensive and difficult. But her teeth are impressive…and she never needed braces.

How do I stop mouth breathing in my kids

My 13-year old started orthodontics young as well. Probably too young. We went the more traditional route with him – expander and then braces. He got his braces off in fifth grade.

Now he is in eigth grade…and is back in braces. It’s very frustrating for all of us as he was really excelling at his trumpet playing. Now it’s a challenge to play well.

The orthodontist was hoping the initial round of braces would be sufficient. Unfortunately, his lower jaw did not move forward as they had hoped. So he’s back in full braces, trying to adjust the lower jaw (I think their office has adjusted their practices since then – they won’t start my younger daughter until she has lost all of her baby teeth.).

In addition to getting full braces, he also got a bite plate. It keeps his top teeth from hitting his bottom teeth (that slant inwards) and knocking off the braces. He started wearing rubber bands as well to pull the jaw forward. This equated to a lot of pain at first.

How and What to Feed a Child With Mouth Pain

Why it’s Important to Chew Your Food

While I know it’s necessary for proper jaw formation and that the pain does subside, there is a problem that really stresses me out. My son can’t chew!! His top and bottom teeth don’t touch with the bite plate in. So how is he supposed to chew his food? It’s a critical part of the digestive process!

One of the best things you can do for digestion is chew your food really well (turn an apple into applesauce is what I tell students in my Nutritional Navigation course). This really helps your stomach break down food so you can fully utilize the nutrients.

I’m trying not to get overly stressed. I know it is temporary. And the whole point is to help his teeth get into the right position so he can chew better than ever. And he’ll get better at it as he gets used to the appliance.

In the meantime, I’m trying to be intentional with his food. I know so many kids struggle with mouth function. So I’m sharing some of my go-to nourishing foods for kids that have a sore mouth (whether it’s from dental work, losing teeth, grinding teeth, or something else) or struggle with chewing.

Nutrient-Dense Butterscotch Milkshake for Kids

Foods That Don’t Require Chewing

Obviously I’m a fan of chewing your food. But I know there are times when it’s just not possible. These foods can be eaten no matter what the oral struggle.

The important thing to remember is that the food must be held in the mouth for the same amount of time you would have chewed (ideally about 20 seconds). This helps the body still produce saliva and enzymes to break down the food.

How and What to Feed a Child With Mouth Pain

Soft Foods for Braces or Tooth Pain

For the less extreme cases, here are soft foods that can easily be mashed, whether with teeth, gums, or the tongue.

How to Feed a Child With Mouth Pain

This is all nourishment the whole family can enjoy. 

It’s tempting to let your child live on store-bought ice cream and popsicles when they are struggling with mouth pain. But it’s more important than ever to focus on nutrient density when the mouth is reshaping and healing. That takes a lot of cellular energy!

If you’ve ever had surgery or even recovered from a bad illness, you know just how tired you feel. Anytime the body is healing it takes a tremendous amount of energy. The same goes for changing the shape of the jaw. The body is working overtime. So eating nutrient-dense, real food is essential.

Feeding a child with mouth pain does not have to equate to junk food or lack of nourishment.

How and What to Feed a Child With Mouth Pain

How Nervous System Regulation Impacts Feeding a Child

Also, remember that mouth pain can be very overwhelming for some kids. So make sure nervous system regulation is part of the equation as well. Thankfully my teen has always been my biggest/best eater. Not much deters him from food. But the pain/nervous system factor is why I’ve been so hesitant to even consider orthodontics for my youngest daughter. You can read more about her story HERE. She is so healthy and thriving now. I don’t want setbacks.

When a child that easily goes into the freeze response is struggling with mouth pain, it’s helpful to do regular somatic exercises in addition to a parent or primary caregiver being present and regulated when the child is eating. It all boils down to safety!

Easily Feed a Child With Mouth Pain or Tooth Pain

Finally, when it comes to children struggling with mouth pain, don’t overcomplicate it. Stick to simple foods. This will make feeding less stressful on you and create less overwhelm in the child.

It can be a challenge to feed a child with mouth pain or who struggles with chewing or oral function. But soft, nutrient-dense, simple foods combined with nervous system regulation will go a long way to keep your child well-fed and thriving.

Add a boost to your drinks with Naked Nutrition Collagen Creamer

Naked Nutrition Collagen Creamer Review

I’ve never been a coffee drinker. I tasted black coffee once when I was younger (back when I knew nothing about nutrition and had a big sweet tooth). It was so bitter. I couldn’t understand why anyone would want to consume coffee, and I told myself I would never drink coffee again.

Fast forward to my forties, and I started to enjoy an occasional coffee drink. The flavored kind, of course.

That was a fun, once-in-a-while treat…until it wasn’t. The last few times I drank coffee it really made my histamine intolerance flare. I felt awful. So, no more coffee for me.

It’s OK. Like I said, I was never a coffee drinker anyway.

Add a protein boost with Naked Nutrition Collagen Creamer

Naked Collagen Creamer

So, why would I want to try a collagen creamer?

One – because creamer isn’t just for coffee.

Two – because I still love hot drinks with flavor!

I’ve been drinking salted hot chocolate with collagen (healing hot cocoa as I call it) daily for over ten years now as part of my hydration strategy. I have yet to find anything that works as well.

But lately I’ve been craving some different flavors. I’ve tried things like matcha, moringa, and maca. They aren’t bad…but they don’t taste that great.

So, when I came across Naked Nutrition collagen creamers I knew I had to give them a try!

Naked collagen creamers come in three flavors – chocolate, vanilla, and caramel. I’ve been doing the chocolate thing for a long time, so I went straight for vanilla and caramel.

Add a boost to your drinks with Naked Nutrition Collagen Creamer

How to Easily Add Protein to Your Day

I’m not giving up on my hot chocolate. I’m just elevating it to a new level.

I tried both caramel hot cocoa and vanilla hot cocoa. They are both delicious! It just depends what mood you are in.

Honestly, it tastes like a fancy coffee house drink, but without the high price tag, excess sugar, and toxins. Instead, you get hydration and a protein boost. That’s a drink you can feel good about!

Collagen creamer is a great way to squeeze in a little extra protein if you are working on building muscle. One scoop contains 9 grams of protein from European pasture-raised cows. That’s my favorite thing about collagen.

How to Use Collagen Creamer

If you like to add a little flavor to your coffee, Naked collagen creamer is the perfect solution. But you can enjoy collagen creamer even if you wouldn’t touch coffee with a ten-foot pole. In fact, I’m pretty sure my kids like the creamers more than I do. They each had to try some as soon as it arrived.

Naked Nutrition collagen creamers can be added to smoothies, tea, muffins, oatmeal, or yogurt. We’ve enjoyed the vanilla creamer in banana muffins. My oldest likes to add collagen creamer to protein oats or Greek yogurt. And my younger kids love it mixed into raw milk. Just blend it with a milk frother or blender and let it sit for a few minutes to fully absorb the collagen.

I do have to “warn” you that the flavor intensifies over time. So, start with a small amount. You can gradually increase based on your taste preferences. But a little goes a long way.

All of these are great strategies for getting picky eaters to consume more protein. Plus, it’s just plain fun! For kids, you can adjust the quantity to a fourth to a half scoop.

Vanilla and Caramel Naked Nutrition Collagen Creamer

Benefits of Collagen

Naked Nutrition collagen creamers contain high quality amino acids in addition to a small amount of healthy fat from MCT oil. In addition, each serving contains 0 grams of sugar!

I also love that it is made in the USA and free of GMOs, soy, gluten, and dairy! Which means my dairy-free kiddo can even enjoy it.

Most people using collagen see improvements in their hair, skin, nails, and joints. I know I have.

In general, adding collagen to drinks, oatmeal, or yogurt is a great way to boost protein and give your body essential amino acids.

As a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner I do have to mention that collagen is a supplement (a food-based supplement with no additives – my favorite kind!). So, make sure you start with a small amount and gradually work up to the dose that works for your body.

My body is quite sensitive to new products, so I started with a quarter scoop. It still provided plenty of flavor and a little extra protein. Use what works for your bio-individual needs.

An easy protein boost for kids.

Naked Nutrition for Your Health

Naked collagen creamers make a great addition to your daily hot drinks. Just remember they are additions. It’s still important to focus on high-quality protein in your diet.

Naked Nutrition also offers products such as fiber, peanut butter powder, greens, protein powders, sand shakes. Lots of delicious options!

If you’re serious about making positive changes to your health this year, check out Naked Nutrition.

I am working with Naked Nutrition for this review post. I have been compensated for my time commitment to use these products. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.

Healthy Breakfast Butterscotch Milkshake

Nutrient-Dense Butterscotch “Milkshake” for Kids

When it comes to great recipes I have a theory – most of them are created by accident. And this nutrient-dense butterscotch milkshake is no exception!

As an Analytical Eater I get in food ruts very quickly. Just ask my family. But one day as I was making lunch I was just sick of my usuals. Instead I was in the mood for something cold and creamy. Ice cream sounded awfully good. Back in high school I would have just eaten ice cream and called it a meal. But being a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner I knew I also needed nourishment.

What I really wanted was something chocolate. But my body does not tolerate cocoa well. So I tried to create a carob smoothie, hoping my odd concoction of various forms of protein and frozen fruit would satisfy my craving.

I wasn’t sure it would taste good at all. But to my surprise the end result was the most amazing smoothie that tastes like butterscotch!

My kids all insisted that they had to try it. I only ended up with half of my smoothie. But my protein-packed butterscotch “milkshake” was born.

Healthy Breakfast Butterscotch Milkshake

Healthy Drink for Kids

Nutrient-dense drinks are one of my favorite tools for nourishing under-eaters and selective eaters. Smoothies loaded with desiccated liver and collagen (use code TAKE10 for 10% off) literally saved my daughter’s life! Read more about her story HERE and HERE!

So I’m always trying to create new healthy drinks for kids.

When I say healthy, I mean a drink has a balance of complete protein, complex carbohydrates (think fiber!), and unprocessed fats. This combination is essential for blood sugar reguatlion in kids.

But it also has to taste good. I’ve definitely made my share of smoothies that were loaded with nutrition but were not very palatable. Think way too many greens. Kids need the right balance of nutrition and flavor.

Nutrient-Dense Butterscotch Milkshake for Kids

Easy Protein for Picky Eaters

Hands down the most difficult macronutrient to get selective eaters to consume is protein. This is a top concern for many of my clients – especially when it comes to snacks and breakfast.

This easy butterscotch milkshake is your solution!

The recipe starts with hard-boiled eggs. Yes, you read that correctly. It sounds crazy, but you can’t taste them. The eggs add thickness in addition to nutrients like protein, B Vitamins, and healthy fat.

The second ingredient is sunbutter (or any nut butter you like). More protein and healthy fat!

The next two ingredients are whole milk and collagen. Even more protein! This breakfast butterscotch milkshake is a protein powerhouse. Using two eggs, two tablespoons of sunbutter, three fourths cup of milk, and two scoops of collagen gives you 44 grams of protein!

It serves two-to-four kids. So each child gets 11 to 22 grams of protein in one drink!

Adults, you can drink this as well. Even if you only drink half of this you’re still getting a great start to your protein goals for the day. And you can always add an extra scoop of collagen or an extra egg to boost it even more.

Dairy-Free Butterscotch

Don’t feel disappointed if your child is dairy-free. This butterscotch milkshake can definitely be made dairy-free! Simply use your favorite milk substitute (like homemade rice milk) in place of the whole milk.

If you don’t have any milk substitutes simply use water. It will still taste great. And there will still be 38 grams of protein!

Delicious dairy-free butterscotch is possible.

Nutrient-Dense Butterscotch Milkshake for Kids | Loaded with proatein and healthy fat!

Breakfast Butterscotch Milkshake Recipe

Many kids struggle with breakfast. It can be a sign of low blood sugar, low stomach acid, or even nervous system dysregulation. Whatever the cause, serving an easy-to-consume, highly palatable breakfast can help things turn around.

The healthy dose of protein will help a child with low blood sugar. The easily absorbed nutrients will help a child with low stomach acid. And comforting food will help a child with nervous system dysregulation.  You really can’t go wrong with a butterscotch milkshake for breakfast.

It can be a stand-alone breakfast. Or you can serve it alongside other nutrient-dense options like:

Nutrient-Dense Butterscotch Smoothie

Whether you call it a milkshake or a smoothie, the taste and the nutrition is the same. If you have a selective eater, butterscotch milkshake probably sounds more appealing.

My kids like it really thick. By adding extra ice it gets so thick it’s almost like ice cream! Sometimes I even serve it with a spoon.

While I do love serving smoothies with breakfast, my kids love this nourishing drink any time of day. Sometimes we have it for a snack. Sometimes we have it with lunch. The other day I even made a batch for the whole family to go with our Friday breakfast-for-dinner meal.

No matter when you serve this nutrient-dense butterscotch smoothie, it’s a kid-pleasing way to nourish your child!

Do you ever serve milkshakes for breakfast?!

Nutrient-Dense Butterscotch Milkshake for Kids

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Butterscotch Milkshake

Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2-3 hard-boiled eggs
  • 2-3 Tbsp. sunbutter or any nut butter
  • 3/4 cup whole milk or milk substitute or water
  • 2 Tbsp. collagen
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. carob powder
  • 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. Real Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen, sliced bananas
  • 1/2 - 1 cup ice

Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients in a high-power blender until smooth. The milkshake will be thick.

  2. Add more ice if desired for extra thickness.

Nutrient-Dense Butterscotch Milkshake for Kids

Blueberry Pie Ice Cream

Gluten-Free Blueberry Pie Ice Cream | Dye-Free & Naturally Sweetened!

Blueberry pie ice cream is rich and creamy, using fresh, raw cream. Packed with  blueberries and pieces of gluten free pie crust, it makes a real treat.Blueberry Pie Ice CreamOne of my absolute favorite things about summer in Michigan is the abundance of fresh blueberries.  It has been my favorite fruit since I was little.

Blueberry pie has always been my favorite kind of pie as well (I’m normally not really a pie person). I used to request it for my birthday instead of cake.

While blueberry pie is quite perfect on its own, it can get better. There is only one way I can think of to improve blueberry pie…by making it into blueberry pie ice cream!

Gluten-Free Blueberry Dessert

When my oldest was little she requested blueberry pie ice cream. Being an Adventurous Eater she loves to come up with new recipe ideas.

Together we created a rich, creamy ice cream that is packed with blueberry flavor and has bits of real pie crust mixed in. An added bonus is the brilliant purple color of the ice cream. Nothing artificial here. Just pure blueberry goodness.Blueberry Pie Ice Cream

What to Make With Blueberries

When fresh blueberries are in season, this blueberry pie ice cream is a must! As different fruits are in season you can swap them for the blueberries – strawberry, cherry, raspberry, blackberry, or even peach! You can also make this dairy-free using coconut milk.

But there are plenty of other amazing blueberry desserts and treats to try as well. Which is why you’ll want to freeze plenty of blueberries so you can make them all year long!

Fresh or frozen blueberries work interchangeably for just about any blueberry dessert.

Blueberry Pie Ice Cream

Gluten-Free Blueberry Pie Ice Cream

Blueberry pie ice cream is a super simple dessert. Kids will want to help with this one!

The pie crust can be made in advance. And since it’s going to be crumbled anyway there is no need for perfection. Let the little ones have a blast rolling dough.

The ice cream batter is ready in minutes. Simply add the ingredients and blend.

It’s fun to watch it all come together. So be sure you have your kids in the kitchen for this project.

Are you ready for the perfect summer treat? Blueberry season just got a little sweeter with blueberry pie ice cream.

Blueberry Pie Ice Cream
Blueberry Pie Ice Cream

Blueberry Pie Ice Cream
A rich, creamy ice cream packed with blueberries and pieces of pie crust. It is gluten free and can be made both egg and dairy free.
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Pie Crust
  1. 1/2 cup any combination of gluten free flours (i.e. tapioca, rice, amaranth)
  2. 2 Tbsp. organic palm shortening or butter
  3. 2 Tbsp. cold water
  4. 2 Tbsp. organic cane sugar
Ice Cream
  1. 2 1/2 cups cream (preferably raw) (can be replaced with coconut milk)
  2. 1/2 cup whole milk (preferably raw) (can be replaced with coconut milk)
  3. 1 - 3 egg yolks (optional)
  4. 1 Tbsp. tapioca flour (optional)
  5. 3 tsp. organic vanilla
  6. 1/4 tsp. sea salt
  7. 1/2 cup any combination of sweeteners (honey, maple syrup, cane sugar, coconut sugar)
  8. 3/4 - 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  9. 1/2 tsp. cinnamon (optional)
  10. 1/4 cup blueberries (optional)
Pie Crust
  1. Heat oven to 400*F.
  2. Combine the flour and sugar.
  3. Cut in the shortening/butter until crumbly.
  4. Add the water and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Spread the dough on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, until golden brown.
  7. Cool and crumble.
Ice Cream
  1. Combine the cream, milk, egg yolks, flour, salt, vanilla, sweetener, cinnamon and 3/4 cup of blueberries.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Taste and add more blueberries if stronger flavor is desired. Blend.
  4. Process ice cream in an ice cream mixer according to manufacturer's directions.
  5. Transfer ice cream to a freezer safe container.
  6. Mix 1/4 cup blueberries and pie crust pieces into the ice cream.
  7. Freeze ice cream until firm.
Notes
  1. If you don't have an ice cream maker you can beat the batter in a chilled bowl until it thickens.
  2. It is best to use one "white" flour for half of the flour in the pie crust (tapioca or white rice).
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Blueberry Pie Ice Cream

Blueberry cheesecake pops

Blueberry Cheesecake Pops

When the weather is hot and blueberries are fresh it’s the perfect time for blueberry cheesecake pops! Not too sweet but what a treat.

We go crazy for blueberry season here. Blueberries are an all around family favorite fruit. We mostly freeze them and eat them fresh.

But of course we use them for a few treats too.

Gluten-Free Blueberry Dessert

One of the easiest ways to use blueberries is in blueberry cheesecake pops. It only takes about five minutes to get them to the freezer. As a busy mom of four, the faster the better!

We almost always have homemade gluten free graham crackers in the cupboard, which makes treats like blueberry cheesecake pops a cinch. This time I used gluten free pumpkin spice grahams! Any homemade or store bought version that you tolerate will do.

Then all you have to do is blend, crush and pour.

Blueberry Cheesecake Pops

Slightly sweetened whole milk yogurt blended with blueberries gives the flavor of blueberry cheesecake. The crushed graham crackers mimic a graham cracker crust.

If you want some variety try swapping the blueberries for strawberries or raspberries. Or use all three for a mixed berry cheesecake pop!

Coconut milk or coconut yogurt can be used in place of the dairy yogurt as well for variety or for allergies.

Blueberry cheesecake pops

Healthy Blueberry Dessert

Blueberry cheesecake pops really are a treat. But you can also pack them with nutrients. They already have maple syrup and sea salt. Both contain lots of minerals.

Then there is the whole milk yogurt with healthy fat. Plus blueberries are bursting with vitamins.

If you really want to load up these popsicles with good stuff you can add egg yolk to the mix. I like to do this for my kids that sometimes struggle with focus. All of the B vitamins really help.

What to Make with Blueberries

If your kids are like mine they don’t want to wait for the popsicles to freeze. Blueberry cheesecake pops can be eaten as blueberry cheesecake yogurt if you are really in a hurry. Just blend, pour, stir and serve. Then you can serve this for breakfast!

Use a few of your fresh blueberries to make a treat the whole family will love. Blueberry cheesecake pops are dessert with nutrition packed inside.

What is your favorite way to enjoy blueberries?

Blueberry cheesecake pops

Blueberry Cheesecake Pops
Serves 4
A fun way to use your fresh blueberries in a sweet frozen treat. Yogurt, blueberries and graham crackers create a cold version of blueberry cheesecake.
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Ingredients
  1. 1/2 cup blueberries, divided
  2. 3/4 cups plain, whole milk yogurt, coconut milk or coconut yogurt
  3. 2 Tbsp. maple syrup or honey
  4. 1/2 tsp. organic vanilla
  5. 1/4 tsp. unrefined sea salt
  6. 1/2 cup graham crackers, crushed
  7. optional: 1 pastured egg yolk
  8. optional: 1 tsp. lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Blend 1/4 cup blueberries, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, egg yolk and lemon juice until pureed.
  2. Layer in the popsicle molds half of the yogurt mixture, fresh blueberries and graham cracker crumbs.
  3. Repeat with a second layer.
  4. Freeze until firm.
Notes
  1. Any graham cracker will work.
  2. You can replace the blueberries with any other fruit.
  3. If you don't want to do layers or your kids don't like chunks you can simply puree all of the ingredients and pour into the molds.
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Gluten-Free Honey Date Muffins {soaked, dairy-free, nut-free, corn-free}

Honey Date Muffins {Soaked Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free Corn Free} | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Two of my favorite natural sweeteners are honey and dates. They are such simple foods loaded with flavor.  In fact, they are so good you can eat them plain for an easy treat. My kids love a spoonful of honey or a couple dates as a snack.

I decided to combine them into one delicious muffin that is made with soaked grains. Plus these muffins are gluten and dairy free.

The end product is a mildly sweet muffin the whole family will love. Spread on a healthy dose of butter or coconut oil and you are on your way to great breakfast. Pair the muffins with a protein source like eggs, bacon, nuts or yogurt for a balanced meal. 

Honey Date Muffins {Soaked Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free Corn Free} | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Naturally Sweetened Gluten-Free Muffins

Honey date muffins are so easy to make. Soak the flour one day. Mix in the remaining ingredients and bake the next. These muffins also freeze well. So you can make a big batch, eat some fresh and freeze some for later.

Do you love salty and sweet combinations as much as I do? You could add cooked, crumbled sausage right into the batter for a complete meal all in one!

Honey Date Muffins

Honey and dates – simple yet full of flavor. They are the perfect combination for a breakfast or snack for the whole family. Get your flour soaking now so you can enjoy this nutritious treat. 

Honey Date Muffins {Soaked Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free Corn Free} | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Soaked Honey Date Muffins {gluten free, dairy free, nut free, corn free}
Yields 15
A simple soaked muffin with a touch of sweetness from honey and dates.
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Ingredients
  1. 2 cups any combination gluten free flours
  2. 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or butter
  3. 2 Tbsp. lemon juice.
  4. 2 Tbsp. warm water
  5. 1/4 cup coconut sugar, maple syrup or honey
  6. 1/4 cup honey
  7. 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  8. 1 tsp. cream of tartar
  9. 1 tsp. tapioca flour or arrowroot
  10. 1/2 tsp. unrefined sea salt
  11. 2 eggs
  12. 1/2 cup chopped dates
Instructions
  1. Combine the flour, water, lemon juice and fat.
  2. Cover and let sit 7-24 hours.
  3. Heat the oven to 325*F. Grease a muffin pan or line with muffin cups.
  4. Add the sugar, honey, soda, cream of tartar, tapioca flour, salt and eggs to the soaked flour.
  5. Beat until well combined.
  6. Stir in the dates.
  7. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full with batter.
  8. Bake 25 - 30 minutes.
  9. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
  1. The muffins freeze well.
  2. The muffins can be made with whole wheat, spelt, kamut or einkorn flour if you are not gluten free.
  3. Stir 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled sausage or bacon into the batter with the dates before baking for a complete meal in one.
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This metabolism boosting salted caramel not only tastes great, it is packed with nutrients and a secret ingredient!

Metabolism Boosting Salted Caramel {With A Secret Ingredient!}

Looking for an easy way to get some liver down the hatch? This metabolism boosting salted caramel is easy to make, tastes great and is loaded with Vitamin A!

This metabolism boosting salted caramel not only tastes great, it is packed with nutrients and a secret ingredient!

This recipe was an accident.

For about a year now I’ve had so many things I can’t eat while breastfeeding that I stopped making salad dressing. I can’t do tomatoes, dairy, nuts, peas, coconut, mustard, garlic, eggs, vinegar. Seriously.

Getting creative.

But I LOVE salad. And I was not about to eat plain lettuce. So I would just put some olive oil, honey and salt on my salad and call it good.

After a while I decided to experiment a bit and added desiccated liver (this is the brand I use). Who knew I’d actually love the taste?! And it’s so healthy for a slow oxidizer like me with high tissue calcium levels. I need all the Vitamin A I can get.

I’m not one to mix up a bottle of dressing. I always just add the ingredients directly to my lettuce and mix it all together. But one day I tried mixing up the dressing first to see if it was easier.This metabolism boosting salted caramel not only tastes great, it is packed with nutrients and a secret ingredient!

Accidental Caramel

Imagine my surprise when instead of a dressing I ended up with a thick, gooey salted caramel! And my kids gathered around like baby birds begging for bites.

That is how my nutrient dense salted caramel came about.

It tastes great, is easy to make and my kids love it. Want to know something else? It’s great for boosting your metabolism too!

Metabolism Boosting Combination

If I am low on energy or haven’t gotten enough sleep this is the perfect pick-me-up. A little salt, a little sugar, a little fat and some vitamins.

This metabolism boosting salted caramel not only tastes great, it is packed with nutrients and a secret ingredient!

My girls and I all have slow metabolisms and are in need of some serious rest and recovery. So this salted caramel makes a great snack for all of us.

Easy Toddler Treat

In fact, my toddler eats half of the lettuce and cucumbers out of my salad just because of this dressing. She’ll suck it off and then eat the vegetables. It’s that good!

You can eat the salted caramel with a spoon. I like to dip banana in it. Then you even get some starch with your sugar, salt and fat. It’s the perfect combination for a metabolic boost. Any fruit you like will work.

Metabolic Recovery

My journey with healing my metabolism has been a long one. You can read about what happened to me in 2013 and all of the things I learned in the process.

One thing that was pivotal for healing was The Nourished Metabolism by Elizabeth Walling of The Nourished Life. I have recommended this book to more people than any other book or real food resource.

I’ve probably read it five or six times myself. And I learn something new every time. I’m so glad I have a hard copy now! It’s a great reference.

I think just about everyone could benefit from Elizabeth’s advice. Especially all of my sleep-deprived mama friends. Even children and teens these days that are over scheduled, over stressed and under nourished need some help with their metabolism (have you checked your child’s body temperature lately? You might be surprised how low it is…it’s supposed to be 98.6!).

Whip up a batch of salted caramel (with liver!). Grab a spoon, your favorite fruit or even a homemade graham cracker for dipping. Then dive into The Nourished Metabolism. Trust me, you won’t be able to put it down. I read it almost cover-to-cover the first time through.

Have you assessed your metabolism lately? What are you doing to keep it running at full speed?

Try some salted caramel and all of Elizabeth’s tips in The Nourished Metabolism. You’ll be amazed at how great you feel.

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This metabolism boosting salted caramel not only tastes great, it is packed with nutrients and a secret ingredient!

Metabolism Boosting Salted Caramel (With A Secret Ingredient!)
Serves 1
A simple gooey caramel that will boost your metabolism and your nutrients with liver!
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Ingredients
  1. 3/4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  2. 2 Tbsp. honey
  3. 1/8 tsp. unrefined sea salt (adjust to taste)
  4. 1 capsule Perfect Supplements desiccated liver
Instructions
  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Stir until well mixed. The mixture will thicken in about a minute.
  2. Eat with a spoon, with fruit for dipping or with graham crackers.
Notes
  1. This can be used as a salad dressing if you increase the oil to make it thinner.
  2. You can add one capsule of Organic India moringa to the mixture when using it as a salad dressing for extra nutrients.
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