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Homemade Beautyberry Jam | Healthy Home Economist

How to make American beautyberry jam without sugar for a delicious spread for sourdough toast, soaked oatmeal, yogurt, or enjoyment right off the spoon! One of the more popular personal care recipes on this blog is how to make American beautyberry bug spray in a manner similar to the Native Americans. While American beautyberry leaves

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Are Creatine Supplements Safe? | Healthy Home Economist

Sarah Pope MGA has been a Health and Nutrition Educator since 2002. She is a summa cum laude graduate in Economics from Furman University and holds a Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of three books: Amazon #1 bestseller Get Your Fats Straight, Traditional Remedies for Modern Families, and Living

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Homemade Magnesium Oil | Healthy Home Economist

Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Easy to mix magnesium oil spray to use topically for enjoyment of the transdermal effects of magnesium for pennies per spray. Transdermal magnesium is a great way to enjoy the benefits of this anti-inflammatory, calming nutrient. While my favorite topical is this recipe for homemade magnesium lotion, I’ve also received several requests

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Homemade Magnesium Lotion | Healthy Home Economist

Table of Contents[Hide][Show] An easy-to-make magnesium lotion that contains an easily absorbed, transdermal emulsion of magnesium in a skin-nourishing base of certified organic oils to soothe and hydrate without leaving skin feeling waxy or greasy. Transdermal magnesium is an effective way to get more of this crucial mineral into the body, which most people are

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Gut Health

Glyphosate-Free Herbicides? What to Know Before Home Use (or buying food from a farmer who sprays it)

Sarah Pope MGA has been a Health and Nutrition Educator since 2002. She is a summa cum laude graduate in Economics from Furman University and holds a Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of three books: Amazon #1 bestseller Get Your Fats Straight, Traditional Remedies for Modern Families, and Living

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Garlic Parmesan Broiled Oysters | Healthy Home Economist

Table of Contents[Hide][Show] How to prepare broiled oysters on the half shell with garlic butter and parmesan cheese for the ultimate fast and nutritious dinner or appetizer! My husband and I enjoyed a recent summer getaway to Amelia Island, Florida. A yummy highlight of the trip was a meal at the Salty Pelican, where we

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Gut Health

Homemade Pet Treats | Healthy Home Economist

How to make budget-friendly, grain-free treats for your pets at home with a few simple, whole food ingredients. Pet treats are a must to spoil your furry friends, but one glance at the label of these products at the store reveals a toxic cocktail of ingredients and synthetic vitamins. Fortunately, it is very easy and

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Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream | Healthy Home Economist

Table of Contents[Hide][Show] How to make strawberry ice cream with lightly cultured strawberries and zero added sugar for a healthy, probiotic treat. Makes great milkshakes too! I promised that I would post a healthy dessert to make with my cultured strawberries recipe from a few months ago! This recipe is so easy if you took

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Keto Diet

How to Lose Weight During Perimenopause When You Still Have Kids at Home

Here’s the honest truth about trying to lose weight when you’re a mom in perimenopause:  Your kids are watching.  And I don’t mean they’re judging you—I mean they’re learning from you. Every diet you go on, every time you beat yourself up about your body, every separate meal you make for yourself while feeding them

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Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers | Healthy Home Economist

Mildly spicy recipe for stuffed bell peppers that is a quick and easy dinner that will please the whole family! Our local farm has a bonanza of peppers this summer, from hot to mild and sweet…with every flavor in between! With peppers being one of the few vegetables that thrive during hot, buggy Florida summers,

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