Author: cbeckett3

Is Gluten Sensitivity Real?

Gluten is a difficult protein to digest. It is thought, for some people, the immune system sees the gluten particles as the an enemy and attacks it (producing antibodies) causing inflammation in various parts of the body and poor absorption of nutrients which leads to various health problems.

There is no evidence that everyone needs to avoid gluten. For many, it has become a fad diet or a way to seek weight loss, however that does not mean it isn’t a real condition. Gluten creates real health problems for many people.

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Making Sense of Egg Labels

Eggs have gotten very confusing. There are so many different varieties, it’s hard to know what to buy. Is it really worth spending $8 on a dozen eggs when I can get them for $3? What’s the deal with the yellow vs. orange yolks? Does it even matter? So many questions. My head spins at the grocery store. My mission has been to figure out what all these words mean and which ones are important. I also wanted to figure out what the deal is with the yellow and orange egg yolks.  Continue reading “Making Sense of Egg Labels” →

Cashew Chicken

This is a tasty, light but simple meal. You can enjoy it in a lettuce wrap for lunch, or if you want a more filling dinner, eat it over some brown or black rice.  Continue reading “Cashew Chicken” →

Composting in Small Spaces

What do you do with your kitchen scraps and yard waste? Do you throw them out or do you make good use of them?  Composting is a good way to get micronutrients back into your soil.

Composting is really a very simple process. We don’t need to make it more complicated than it really is. It is a process that occurs naturally.

But what if you don’t have much space for compost piles? No problem!  Continue reading “Composting in Small Spaces” →

Have Eggs Been Redeemed?

Some of you might fear eating the incredible, edible egg. But recent studies show that eggs are not the evil they once thought they were. Eggs are  Continue reading “Have Eggs Been Redeemed?” →

Shepherd’s Pie (w/ paleo option)

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:11

A tasty paleo shepherd’s pie recipe. The carbs have been reduced by substituting Continue reading “Shepherd’s Pie (w/ paleo option)” →

How Much Sugar Should You Have a Day?

Updated: Jan 2018

Our bodies need some glucose, but excessive sugar consumption is bad for our body and brain. How much sugar is okay to have? How much sugar is excessive? Do you even have an idea of how much sugar you consume per day?

According to the ADA (American Diabetes Association) and AHA (American Heart Association) Continue reading “How Much Sugar Should You Have a Day?” →

Sugar Challenge

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

I challenge you to cut back on the amount of added sugar you are consuming. Harmful sugar / Healthier sugar is still sugar. In excess, it still does harm to your body. Continue reading “Sugar Challenge” →

Lunch Recipes

Lunch Recipes

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Bone Broth

Butternut Squash Soup

Cashew Chicken

 Healthy Chicken Nuggets

Low Carb Roll

Panera Style Black Bean Soup

Savory Vegetable Smoothie

Sweet or Savory Hand Pies

Sweet Potato Toast

Healthy Chicken Nuggets

Did you ever look at the ingredients in chicken nuggets? Hidden MSG, sweetener/sugar, soybean oil, canola oil, assorted corn products (all are GMO crops) anti-foaming agents containing silicone, sodium aluminum phosphate (aluminum accumulates in our bodies), water.. there’s more but I don’t need to go on. Even “healthier” and gluten-free products have many of these ingredients. Why not make your own healthy chicken nuggets? These are tasty and gluten-free/dairy-free as well! Continue reading “Healthy Chicken Nuggets” →