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All recipes are tried and true, by myself, my husband, and my daughter.

Creating a Healthy Pantry

Whole grain flour
Spelt flour
Flax seed
Extra virgin olive oil (cold pressed)
Coconut oil
Unsalted butter
Honey
Fish
Free range chicken
Salmon
Free range eggs
Parsley
Cilantro
Basil
Celtic salt
Raw almonds/walnuts
Whole grain pasta
Spelt pasta
Stevia (natural sweetner)
Legumes
Wild rice
Brown rice
Beans
Plain yogurt (add the fruit yourself)
Vegetables
Fruits

Featured Recipes

Chocolate Bath

1/2 cup unscented bubble bath

2 1/2 T. unsweetened soy milk

1 1/2 ounces of powdered dark chocolate

Warm soy milk in saucepan. Add the chocolate and stir until melted. Do not boil. Let cook. Mix in bubble bath just before running your bath water.

Chocolate Facial

1/2 cup cocoa powder

4 T. heavy cream

3 tsp cottage cheese

3 tsp avocado

1/4 honey

3 T. oatmeal powder

Mix in a bowl. Apply to face for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Apply moisturizer.

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References:

The Maker's Diet, The Great Physician's RX, Perfect Weight America