Benefits of Gelatin and Collagen

Feb. 8, 2022, noon


Gelatin is the cooked form of collagen, which is found in animal bones and connective tissue. Gelatin contains lots of amino acids, which is why it has so many health benefits.
Bone broth is an excellent source of gelatin, but you can also find powdered gelatin sourced from grass-fed cows at your grocery store, at Costco, or online. Gelatin powder can be added to almost any recipe, including soups, stews, smoothies, coffee, and even DIY skin care recipes.
We recommend purchasing gelatin and collagen products from animals that have been grass-fed or pasture-raised, since these animals are healthier overall and are not raised using artificial hormones or antibiotics.
Going one step further, look for organic gelatin whenever possible to ensure the animals did not eat a diet that consisted of GMO grains or crops sprayed with chemicals. You also want to be careful about where you get your gelatin products from, especially beef gelatin, because you don’t want to be ex...


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Easy Flatbreads

Feb. 2, 2022, 7:19 a.m.


Flatbreads. Every culture has one – naan, pita, lavash, roti, tortillas, etc.
You can do so much with them! If you learn the technique for making them, you can make them all. There are many different recipes for making them, but this one is easy and uses no yeast. Plus the yogurt makes it soft and pliable.
This same recipe can be used as a wrap or as a base for pizza.
I prefer to use my griddle which fits over 3 burners, but a cast iron skillet will do fine. You can even cook these on the grill.

EASY FLATBREAD
Adapted from Julia Frey
Makes 8
300 grams or 2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (you can also use whole wheat)
200 grams or scant 1 cup plain, full-fat yogurt
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon avocado oil for frying (optional)

Mix the flour, yogurt, baking powder and sea salt and knead lightly until a dough forms. The dough will be s...


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Easy Flatbread

Feb. 2, 2022, 7:17 a.m.


FLATBREADS

Flatbreads. Every culture has one – naan, pita, lavash, roti, tortillas, etc.
You can do so much with them! If you learn the technique for making them, you can make them all. There are many different recipes for making them, but this one is easy and uses no yeast. Plus the yogurt makes it soft and pliable.
This same recipe can be used as a wrap or as a base for pizza.
I prefer to use my griddle which fits over 3 burners, but a cast iron skillet will do fine. You can even cook these on the grill.

EASY FLATBREAD
Adapted from Julia Frey
Makes 8
300 grams or 2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (you can also use whole wheat)
200 grams or scant 1 cup plain, full-fat yogurt
3/4 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon avocado oil for frying

Mix the flour, yogurt, baking powder and sea salt and knead lightly until a dough forms. The dough will be sticky, ...


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One Recipe - Six Dressings

Jan. 25, 2022, noon


Who knew that homemade salad dressing could be this easy?  Plus, the ingredients are healthy and real, no soy or other trashy oils.  Don't know what those trashy oils are?  Check out the post on this website titled "The Skinny on Healthy Fats."  All you need after this lesson is some lettuce!  Or veggies to dip!

Basic Creamy Dressing Recipe
Makes 2 cups

1 cup buttermilk
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper
This can be refrigerated for 2 weeks.

Green Goddess Dressing
½ avocado, mashed
¼ cup chives, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Roast Garlic Dressing
1 head garlic, roasted, skins removed, mashed

Ranch Dressing
1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
pinch cayenne pepper

Blue...


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