Posts by Nat Eliason
The Pros and Cons of Collagen
WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Hello, gorgeous. Been staring in the mirror a lot more lately? Happens to the best of us. If you’ve ever wondered if a collagen supplement is right for you, you’ve come to the right place. While you’ve probably heard plenty about the benefits of collagen for skin – as…
Continue ReadingMiso Health Benefits: Why the Paleo Community Embraces Miso
Soy is among the most controversial foods, but miso paste is made from fermented soy and is touted as a superfood. In the palo community, legumes (and grains) are excluded from the diet, but most paleo experts and enthusiasts agree that miso, along with other products made from fermented soybeans, are OK to eat in…
Continue ReadingWhy Everyone Should Get More Gelatin in Their Diet
When you picture gelatin, you probably envision a bright and colorful, yet translucent dessert, topped with whipped cream and berries. And the gelatin dessert you’re picturing probably wiggles when placed on a giant platter onto the dining room table. You are picturing the commercial version, found in many gelatin products like Jell-O, pudding, gummy bears,…
Continue ReadingEverything You Need to Know About Portobello Mushroom Nutrition
It can be a challenge to find delicious meat substitutes, especially for vegetarians who have chosen the lifestyle for health reasons. So many meat alternatives, especially those that come in the form of patties or other processed food items, don’t pass muster for those striving to eat a healthy diet. You’ve probably seen a portobello…
Continue ReadingBone Marrow 101
THE BODY’S REGENERATION STATION In modern cuisine, animal bones were once considered inedible waste. These “scraps” were largely overlooked and destined for the garbage can, along with paper napkins, decorative trimmings, and other uneaten bits…never to be thought of again. That is, until they finally started getting the recognition they deserve. Now, bone marrow is…
Continue ReadingBone Broth for Babies: What Every Mother Should Know
Bone broth is often praised for its healing benefits in adults. This wonderful elixir helps repair joints and cartilage, rebuild muscle tissue, and support a healthy immune system. But have you ever wondered if these health benefits could be passed to your young child? When introduced slowly and carefully into your baby’s diet, bone broth…
Continue ReadingThe #1 Biggest Mistake When Making Bone Broth
You’ve likely heard about some of the benefits of bone broth from your favorite paleo bloggers, and maybe you’re already accustomed to making bone broth at home. While some of the claims that drew you to add bone broth to your diet require more research, many people find that the constituents found in bone broth…
Continue ReadingHow Sugar and Inflammation Can Cause Chronic Disease
It seems like sugar is in everything these days. A close look at a ketchup label, most salad dressings, and even certain snack crackers will reveal hidden sugars that you might not be taking into account. While we know sugar isn’t an ideal part of a healthy eating plan, it’s more than just empty calories…
Continue Reading14 Recipes With Chicken Broth You’d Never Think to Make
You’d love to get more bone broth in your diet, but you’re just not quite sure how. Yes, you know you can sip it straight from the mug, and you still have your grandma’s chicken noodle soup recipe stored in the pantry. But you’ve been there, done that, and you’re craving something new. Something you’d…
Continue ReadingAn Easy Chicken Broth Recipe You Can Make at Home
When you parents (or grandparents) were growing up, they probably didn’t purchase chicken broth from the store. Oh no. They made chicken broth from scratch, careful not to waste a single ingredient. This mentality stemmed from a time when food (particularly meat) was more scarce, so people tried to use every part of the animal.…
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