No-Coffee Lattes Three Ways (AIP, Paleo)
No-coffee lattes three different ways for everyone trying to kick the coffee habit! These 3 delicious frothy, smooth drinks are perfect for summer (two are served cold) and have health-promoting ingredients like coconut milk, turmeric, basil and vanilla! Each of these coffee-free drinks are also dairy-free, AIP and vegan! I’m sharing a recipe […]
The No BS Minimalist Baby Registry
It’s easy to go overboard with your baby registry the first time around. You don’t know what you’ll actually need, everything looks so cute, and we fear being improperly prepared as new parents. After two pregnancies, I’ve realized how LITTLE we truly need to keep our babies healthy, safe and happy. Here is […]
Carrot Cake with Dairy-Free Cream Cheese Frosting
Paleo, grain-free, gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, and vegan Carrot Cake that isn’t loaded down with sugar is a tall order! I didn’t think I could do it but this healthy layered carrot cake with dairy-free cream cheese frosting is moist, dense and just the right amount of sweet! It’s been a solid 5 years […]
Nightshade-Free Cuban Picadillo
Have you ever tried picadillo?! It is one of my favorite Cuban dishes, but I haven’t been able to order it in quite some time since this whole no nightshades, no ‘dillo business started. It’s a savory, sweet and salty skillet meal. It makes incredible leftovers and is super affordable to put on your […]
5 Natural Ways To Relieve TMJ Pain
Five natural ways to relieve TMJ pain that causes facial swelling, difficulty chewing and sore, tight neck muscles. Try these five natural pain-relieving techniques the next time you’re experiencing TMJ, jaw or head pain. I developed TMJ pain after I had my first daughter three years old. Between the funky nursing positions, looking down […]
Healthy Rice Krispie Treats
These healthy homemade “peanut butter” Rice Krispie treats are quick & easy – made without marshmallows and dipped in chocolate for the ultimate kid-friendly comfort food. Refined-sugar free and made with just a bit of natural sweetener! What makes them healthy? These naturally gluten-free 5-minute rice cereal treats are made with sprouted rice […]
Gluten-Free Protein Breakfast Cookies
These gluten-free, grain-free, egg-free collagen-filled protein breakfast cookies make a wonderful on-the-go breakfast or snack throughout the day! They’re chunky, warming and made without refined sugar. These cookies can be made nut-free by subbing the almond flour for tigernut flour. Wondering which collagen to use in these Gluten-Free Protein Breakfast Cookies? I prefer […]
Why You Should Switch to Non-Toxic Deodorant
GET 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER AS A PRIMALLY PURE ORDER WITH CODE “ALAENA” AT CHECKOUT! This past weekend I asked someone, “If you don’t trust what the government allows in our food supply, why would you trust what they allow in our personal care products?” (or our water, our prescription drugs, our household cleaners […]
Paleo & Gluten-Free Pregnancy Batch Cook
My Paleo & Gluten-Free Pregnancy Batch Cook I’ve been asked to share how I’m preparing in advance to nourish my body during the immediate post-partum period when sleep is at a bare minimum, and daily or twice weekly trips to the grocery store aren’t manageable. Because of my food allergies, I don’t request […]
How to Avoid Toxins In Your Makeup
Steps on how to avoid harmful toxins in your daily makeup routine! Did you know your makeup likely contains heavy metals like lead and mercury, hormone disruptors like phthalates and parabens and carcinogens hiding under words like “fragrance?” Learn all about how to identify toxins in your makeup and my favorite safer makeup brand! […]