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Why We Drink Raw Milk – Benefits of Raw Milk

December 21, 2021 by Claire Leave a Comment

Raw milk?! I know. If you’d mentioned raw milk to me a year ago, I would have shuddered at the thought of drinking such a risky, potentially sickening beverage. After all, when you Google raw milk, all of the first results are government webpages warning you about how raw milk can contain horrible bacteria and viruses that will probably kill you!

Proponents of raw milk have dissected some of the studies that back up these safety conclusions and came to very different results (see also here for an analysis by one of my favorite nutrition experts). But I’m not here to argue with you on the safety of drinking raw milk. Disclaimer: I’m not a medical professional or dairy industry expert. Whether or not you feel comfortable drinking raw milk and assuming the potential risks is a choice that’s entirely up to you. … Read More »

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Nutrition Tagged With: dairy-free, food industry, healthy living, lifestyle, nutrition, raw milk, sustainable living

7 Delicious & Healthy Recipes for Summer

June 14, 2021 by Claire Leave a Comment

Once the warm weather hits, my cravings shift from all things rich and hearty–chilis, casseroles, enchiladas, lots of protein and carbs–to lighter, more hydrating and veggie-ful dishes. Give me all the veggies these days!

Lately I’ve gotten back into baking, trying new dinner recipes and rediscovering old favorites. I’ve been cooking more vegetarian and vegan meals after my meat/eggs kick whilst exclusively nursing. Or, if I do cook meat, it’s more as another ingredient or condiment versus being the “main dish” on its own.… Read More »

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy living, recipes, summer recipes

Feeding a Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Toddler

November 15, 2020 by Claire Leave a Comment

This fall little E was diagnosed with a gluten and casein intolerance thru blood testing at the pediatrician. I don’t share a lot about his health or development online, but we were not surprised given that Eric has celiac disease and I am lactose intolerant and have IBS. He fits into the family quite well!

It is challenging to cook without dairy. I rely on lactose-free dairy, hard cheeses, or strained yogurt in my cooking, since I already cook mostly gluten-free due to Eric. It’s hard to do without both. On top of that I already dislike cooking when I’m pregnant. … Read More »

Filed Under: Recipes, Toddler Tagged With: cooking for kids, dairy-free, gluten-free, recipes, toddler

Easy & Healthy Bolognese Sauce (Gluten-Free)

February 5, 2020 by Claire Leave a Comment

Oh, hi! Happy February. This month is going to be very busy: studying for my digital marketing exam, doing stuff with friends, prepping to start our garden, some side projects I’m working on (picking up my fiber arts again to help with our 2020 sustainable living goals), and Eric’s work is intense at the moment.… Read More »

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dairy-free, dinners, gluten-free, pasta sauce, recipe, recipes

Carrot Cake Muffins (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)

January 26, 2020 by Claire Leave a Comment

gluten-free carrot cake muffins title shotA couple of weeks ago, for Eric’s 25th birthday, I made a gluten-free carrot cake with loads of brown sugar, molasses, nuts, raisins, shredded coconut, and of course cream cheese frosting. It was this recipe and ohhh so delicious. (I may have scraped out the frosting bowl with a spoon after decorating it… don’t judge me.)

Anyways, it reminded me that I really don’t make carrot cake enough! Because every time I have a piece, I’m reminded how much I love it. Glutenous or not, loaded with nuts and dried fruit or not, fluffy or fudge-y, I don’t discriminate. I’m up for any kind of carrot cake any day.… Read More »

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dairy-free, gluten-free, lowfat, muffins, recipe, recipes, refined sugar-free, snacks

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