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conscious conception: foods for fertility

December 13, 2010 | by support | 8 Comments

Foods for fertility – roe and wild-caught fish, fermented cod liver oil, liver, oysters and butter – represent nutrient-dense solutions for couples who are struggling to Read More →

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Molasses Custard

February 16, 2010 | by Jenny | 38 Comments

Gently flavored by blackstrap molasses - a mineral-rich, natural sweetener - this custard has quickly become a favorite dessert in our home, and one my four-year-old Read More →

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Five Winter Greens You Don’t Want to Miss

December 28, 2009 | by Jenny | 16 Comments

Winter greens, teeming with micronutrients, nourish my family during the darkest days of the season when the fields offer little else but stored apples and pumpkin. As days grow Read More →

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Natural Sources of Vitamin D for the Dark Days

December 3, 2009 | by Jenny | 15 Comments

I've talked at length about the importance of vitamin D in health â€“ particularly its role in maintaining immunity and protecting fertility. Moreover, insufficient and Read More →

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Sage & Chicken Liver Pâté

October 29, 2009 | by Jenny | 77 Comments

Chicken Liver Pâté is a luxuriously rich and deeply nourishing addition to any dinner table. Spread atop sprouted grain toast points and garnished with dried cranberries, toasted Read More →

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Ghee: A Wholesome Fat

August 4, 2009 | by Jenny | 10 Comments

We don't fear fat in my household. Indeed, olive oil, coconut oil, tallow and butter make regular appearances in our kitchen, but there's an under-appreciated wholesome fat: Read More →

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For the Love of Fresh Cream

May 19, 2009 | by Jenny | 30 Comments

Fresh cream. Fresh raw cream. I love it in all its thick, silky glory. I love the taste, and the texture it lends to dishes - both savory and sweet. There's nothing Read More →

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10 Reasons NOT to Give Up Red Meat

April 7, 2009 | by Jenny | 60 Comments

1. Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) Found in the meat and milk of grass-fed ruminants, like cows, Conjugated Linoleic Acid or CLA is a potent nutrient. Researchers are just beginning Read More →

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Fat Soluble Vitamins: Vitamins A, D, E & K

April 1, 2009 | by Jenny | 28 Comments

Fat Soluble Vitamins Fat soluble vitamins are critical to health and wellness--particularly reproductive health and wellness. Unfortunately, adequate intake of fat soluble Read More →

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10 Nutritional Powerhouses that Won't Break the Bank

March 25, 2009 | by Jenny | 25 Comments

Counting your pennies? Trying to feed your family in an economic slump and every single dime counts? In no particular order, here's my top ten nutritional powerhouses that Read More →

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