No Fuss Natural
Healthy living without the overwhelm
Homemade vanilla extract is simple to make and much less expensive than store-bought vanilla (REAL vanilla extract, not imitation). To make vanilla extract, cut vanilla beans in half, lengthwise, stopping before you reach the top, so there is a small part left attached. Place beans in a large jar and fill with vodka. Close tightly with […]
Ever buy a bunch of avocados, only to have them ripen all at once and end up going bad before you could eat them? This happened to me multiple times and was quite infuriating since avocados are on the more expensive side! Even though I've wasted a whole lot of avocados over the years, I […]
Homemade gummies are a delicious treat. They are easy to make and taste great. Plus, these particular gummies have the benefits of beef gelatin, which is gut healing and nourishing to the body in many ways (see more of the health benefits of gelatin here.) I know that gummies made with beef gelatin sounds pretty […]
Gelatin is part of my daily healthy living routine. I started consuming gelatin on a regular basis because of it's effectiveness in healing the gut, but have continued because of it's many other benefits. Some of the benefits of eating gelatin include: improved bone health joint recovery improved skin, hair, and nails (stronger and shinier!) […]
As we strive to increase our intake of vegetables during the vegetable eating challenge (and beyond), it becomes necessary to plan out meals and side dishes in a little more detail. No more adding a token amount of warmed up frozen veggies to our plates as an after thought. No! We are intentionally making vegetables a part […]
In all my years of researching and experimenting with various diets for optimal health, the common theme I've found among them all is the inclusion of lots of vegetables. Vegetables are foundational for good health and many of us don't get enough of them. Eating more vegetables is a great way to fill up on […]
Giving gifts of food is a wonderful way to bless someone. It can also be frugal and simple (depending on what you are making). As we all learn more about real food and strive to leave the over-processed goodies behind, it can be difficult to know what to make for such occasions. Thankfully, the blogosphere […]
