No Fuss Natural
Healthy living without the overwhelm
It’s National Stress Awareness Day and I think we are all feeling the effects of stress right now. Am I right? One way to find some calm is to take a minute and sip a warm mug of this honey sweetened, stress-reducing adaptogenic latte. I’ve included ashwagandha for it’s helpful adaptogenic properties, but something like […]
These delicious bliss balls are packed with Maunka honey and an antioxidant-rich cacao powder. They make a great afternoon snack and can also serve as a small dessert. What are Bliss Balls? Bliss balls (also called energy balls) are an un-baked treat that usually contains a number of health-supporting ingredients. Of course you could make […]
Adding whole grains such as oatmeal into your diet can provide many benefits including lowering blood pressure and improving your body's reaction to stress. Oatmeal can even boost your serotonin levels, inducing a feeling of calmness. Ahhh! This week I share my recipe for healthy instant oatmeal jars. They’re the perfect way to have an […]
Elderberry gummies are a great way to get the health benefits of elderberries but disguised as a treat. In the past, I have made elderberry gummies from my homemade elderberry syrup recipe (just add a little extra water and a few tablespoons of gelatin). They tasted great, but I thought it would be fun to give them […]
There's nothing quite like the warm and comforting spices of autumn. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove just seem to bring about happy feelings and make you want to sigh with contentment. Why not bring that happiness to a morning bowl of granola? Or afternoon yogurt parfait topped with crunchy goodness? This pumpkin spice granola recipe actually came […]
Pumpkin pie spice is something that appears frequently in recipes during the fall (and also the Christmas season). It's good to have some on hand so dishes can be prepared at any time. It's always so frustrating to find a recipe and not have the spices to make it!). If you find yourself in a […]
If you were intrigued by the idea of adding lavender to shortbread cookies, you might like to learn a few more culinary uses for lavender. When we think about lavender, cooking and baking does not often spring to mind. Instead it makes us dream of nice long baths, soothing scrubs, or stuffed pillows to help us rest and […]
