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Giveaway: Win a Copy of The Nourished Metabolism E-Book!

Meghan Slocum — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:46:55 +0000

Do you have a nourished metabolism or a stressed metabolism? Contrary to popular belief, your metabolism isn’t all about burning calories. According to Elizabeth Walling’s new e-book The Nourished Metabolism, your metabolism actually encompasses “how every cell in your body processes and uses energy.” As a result, it’s pretty easy to see that the health of your metabolism has a huge effect on your overall well-being. Check out these signs and symptoms of a stressed metabolism versus a nourished metabolism:

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Nourished Metabolism

Stressed Metabolism

Normal body temperature

Level moods

Handles stress well

Healthy hair, skin and nails

Excellent digestion and normal bowel movements

Good sleep patterns

Consistent energy

Steady blood sugar

Balanced hormones and a healthy sex drive

Subnormal body temperature

Mood swings

Inability to handle stress

Dry skin, dandruff, brittle nails, psoriasis, eczema, etc.

Giveaway Winner: Pyrex 18-Piece Storage Set

Meghan Slocum — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:54:32 +0000

It’s time to announce the winner of the Pyrex 18-piece storage set! The winner is:

Candice G! (candiloohoo@…..com). Congratulations, Candice! You have 48 hours to email me at wholenaturallife@gmail.com with your name, mailing address and phone number so I can send you your prize.

Thanks so much for entering, everyone!

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Gluten-Free Cheez-Its

Meghan Slocum — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:00:07 +0000

I have always loved Cheez-Its. Like most processed foods, however, Cheez-Its don’t have the greatest ingredients list, and while I’m not generally opposed to an occasional indulgence, these days I’m gluten-free so commercial Cheez-Its are absolutely off-limits. A few weeks ago I decided to see if anyone had tackled making their own gluten-free copycat Cheez-Its—and to my delight, I discovered that many people had! I tried out this recipe from My Fields of Green, which I subsequently adapted to fit my own preferences.

If you love Cheez-Its, or any other cheesy crackers, you must try these. I haven’t had Cheez-Its in a long time, so I can’t claim to remember exactly what they taste like, but these are certainly fulfilling my Cheez-It cravings.…

How to Reheat Food Without a Microwave

Meghan Slocum — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:00:08 +0000

I haven’t used a microwave for our food in many years. We did actually buy a used microwave last fall because our new apartment didn’t have one, but that was only to heat up our rice bags, which keep our feet warm in the cold months. When it comes to food I avoid the microwave at all costs.

This isn’t meant to be a post about why you should skip the microwave, so I’m going to let you do your own research on that front. If you’re curious about my personal reasons, I avoid microwaves because I have read that they may destroy some of the nutrients in your food.…

My First Giveaway: 18-Piece Pyrex Storage Set–a $37 Value!

Meghan Slocum — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:02:12 +0000

I’m hosting my first ever giveaway! Thanks to your votes on Facebook, I’m giving away this 18-piece Pyrex storage set. If you’re interested in switching to glass food storage containers, I know that this will be a big help in building your glassware stash.

How to Enter to Win

1) Click on this link and read about the 18-piece Pyrex storage set.

2) Click here to sign up for the Whole Natural Life newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time, but you must be subscribed when I pick the winner in order to be eligible to win. Your email address will only be used for my newsletter and will not be sold or shared with anyone else.…

How to Switch to Glass Food Storage Containers

Meghan Slocum — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:59:09 +0000

If you’ve spent much time in the real food/natural living world, you’re no stranger to the potential dangers of plastic. (If you don’t know what I’m talking about, Google “dangers of plastic” for plenty of reading material.) While I have not chosen to banish all plastic from my life, I do think that one big way to reduce your exposure is to opt for glass rather than plastic when it comes to food storage. As far as healthy habits go, this is a pretty easy one, but initially building your glassware stash can be overwhelming. Let me share with you what I’ve learned and what currently works for me.…

AMAZING E-BOOK SALE! Get 30 Healthy Living E-Books for 90% Off!!

Meghan Slocum — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:08:30 +0000

I’ve got some FANTASTIC news for you all. From now through April 23rd, Village Green Network is offering an amazing spring e-book bundle featuring 30 healthy living e-books.

If you were to buy all of these books on their own, you’d spend $479. For this week only, though, you get all 30 e-books for only $39! That’s only $1.30 per book–a savings of almost 90%. If you’re interested in real food, natural health, or natural/green living, this is one deal you do not want to miss.

The selection in this bundle is truly amazing. Here are a few books that I’m especially excited about:

Toxic Free: 70 Recipes for a Toxic-free Home

by Robin Konie of Thank Your Body

Many of the ingredients found in commercial cleaning and personal care products have been linked to health problems.…

Chocolate Orange Ice Cream (dairy-free, GAPS-friendly)

Meghan Slocum — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:33:36 +0000

Do you ever buy those chocolate oranges that are sold around Christmas time? I used to LOVE those, but due to various food restrictions I haven’t eaten one in several years. That flavor combination is one I still think of wistfully, however, so the other day I decided to come up with an ice cream version of a chocolate orange. My efforts did not disappoint: this ice cream is awesome! I really think it tastes exactly like a chocolate orange in ice cream form (well, at least, what I remember a chocolate orange tasting like). If you like the chocolate plus orange flavor combo, you absolutely must try this ice cream.…

Five Tips for Buying Used Clothing at Thrift Stores

Meghan Slocum — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:00:26 +0000

A few years ago I found myself in a new predicament: thanks, I think, to some diet changes I was making, my normal clothes suddenly no longer fit. As I was unsure about where my weight would eventually end up, I found myself reluctant to purchase new clothes that might only work for a few months. So, in desperate need of things to wear, I decided to try shopping for used clothing for the first time in my life. I figured I’d get a few things to bridge the gap between now and my future permanent size, when I’d go back to buying everything new again.…

How to Pick a Perfect Avocado

Meghan Slocum — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:24:47 +0000

I LOVE avocados. They’re creamy and flavorful and go great with so many different things—from Mexican food to eggs to salads to sandwiches. I buy a lot of avocados, and without a doubt, one of the biggest disappointments of an avocado enthusiast is to cut into what you assume to be a ripe avocado only to discover that it’s riddled with brown spots.

Back when I was first starting to shop for myself, this used to happen to me a lot. Eventually I got completely fed up and started experimenting with the best way to pick delicious avocados every time. Over the last five-ish years I’ve honed my method—and these days I very rarely get stuck with a bad avocado.…