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Buzzwords such as holistic, organic, green and conscious living weren’t mainstream… and alternatives to the mainstream weren’t readily available. If you’ve been following for a while, then you’ve noticed I’ve slowed down the past couple of years. After two years of being wishy washy I’ve decided to officially put the brakes on Natureal Mom. but I’ve started to archive Instagram posts and will either keep it as a personal account or start a new one.

These foods lack essential vitamins and nutrients and make your body work overtime to process and digest foods that the human body wasn’t designed to eat. Be sure to use a reusable non-toxic bottle such as the glass ones made by Lifefactory. Research shows that vitamin D, which is made when our skin is exposed to sunlight, plays a vital role in activating white blood cells that protect the body from illnesses. Studies have shown that remaining active through regular exercising can help boost your immune system by increasing the amount of white blood cells in your body to help fight off any forms of illness. Coconut helps balance the ratio of good-to-bad bacteria in your digestive tract, is naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial which are both beneficial in fighting infections, warding off disease, and boosting your immune system.

I actually enjoy standing over the stove and preparing homemade soups and stews in my Staub, however, with two kiddos in school I usually don’t have time to spare. 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ⅓ cup dry white wine 2 carrots, diced 5-6 tomatoes, peeled and diced (or 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes) 8 cups vegetable stock 1 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon parsley 3 cups chopped spinach 1 pound fresh 3-cheese tortellini Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish Select sauté function on Instant Pot and set to high. Cover with lid and set the Instant Pot to the slow cook setting function on low for 3 hours.

Inspired by a Chinese-African-Cuban girl who broke Cuba’s traditional taboo against female drummers, Drum Dream Girl tells an inspiring true story for dreamers everywhere. This heartening tale of an ecosystem restored in the Driftless Area of northeast Iowa unfolds in a way that will charm and inform young readers who are drawn to a good mystery, the wonders of nature… and of course, big earth-moving machines. Best Children’s Book of the Year, Paula Young Shelton, daughter of Civil Rights activist Andrew Young, brings a child’s unique perspective to an important chapter in America’s history. But sore feet aren’t much fun, and Jeremy soon sees that the things he has – warm boots, a loving grandma, and the chance to help a friend – are worth more than the things he wants.