What you put on your skin is equally as important as what you put into your body. This homemade body lotion, or body butter, is incredibly easy to make and will deeply nourish your skin. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and absorbs much of what you put onto it. It’s so easy to make your own skincare products using simple, unprocessed ingredients. Shea butter is the foundation of body butter and what makes this lotion so nourishing for the skin. Shea butter is a rich source of fatty acids that hydrate, protect, and soften the skin, as well as soothe inflamed or cracked skin. Stearic acid and palmitic acid are the two main fatty acids in shea butter responsible for these benefits. Shea butter is excellent for dry, cracked hands and feet, and for helping to heal skin conditions such as eczema and rosacea.

Happy Winter Solstice! Today is the darkest day and the longest night of the year in the Northern hemisphere. It is a time of pause and reflection; a time to clear space for a new year. What do you want to release? What do you want to create for yourself in the coming year? I recently had a conversation with a friend that reminded me of something so simple, yet so foundational to the work I do. With every bite of food, we are choosing how we want to create ourselves.

Elimination diet cookies made from plantains! You'll love these chewy spice cookies if you are following our Elimination Diet or another special diet such as an autoimmune diet, gluten-free diet, paleo diet, or vegan diet! They are also a perfect treat to introduce to older babies and toddlers. Once your baby is okay chewing soft foods then try making these cookies.

If you’ve been searching for a bright, sugar-free cranberry sauce that’s easy to make and deeply nutritious, this fresh raw version is such a gem. It comes together in minutes and preserves the full spectrum of antioxidants found in uncooked cranberries, especially ellagic acid, a powerful compound linked to cellular protection and detox support. Serve this tart and tangy cranberry sauce with your holiday turkey, baked salmon, or winter squash and bean casserole. It's also delicious on top of pumpkin pie!  Did you know that cranberries are one of the most concentrated natural sources of ellagic acid? This powerful antioxidant and anti-cancer compound is especially abundant in berries like cranberries, raspberries, wild strawberries, and blackberries—those bright, tart fruits that make your mouth pucker—and is also present in smaller amounts in foods such as pomegranates, pecans, and walnuts.

If you are in need of a chocolate fix or are looking for a dessert to impress your guests, then try this easy recipe for flourless, grain-free molten chocolate lava cakes! They are so simple and so tasty. You can even store the batter in the refrigerator and then cook one or two at a time, as needed.

Homemade herbed sea salt is a deeply nourishing infusion of minerals, herbs, and plant-based compounds that elevates your food and your health! If you’ve followed my recipes for a while, you already know how much I love Herbamare, a seasoned sea salt that layers savory herbs and vegetables into a mineral-rich, flavorful blend. It’s one of my favorite ways to add depth to meals while keeping sodium in balance. But over the last year, I began crafting my own version at home. Try making a double batch and giving away some for holiday gifts!  By blending mineral-rich sea salt with dried herbs, vegetables, and kelp, you not only enhance flavor, you amplify nutrition. Herbs and alliums provide polyphenols and sulfur compounds that support detoxification. Kelp offers iodine and trace minerals that nourish thyroid and cellular function. And the inclusion of prebiotic fibers from dried garlic or leeks gently supports your gut microbiome.

After the richness of holiday meals and celebratory treats, your body might be calling for a reset. If you’ve had a bit more sugar, alcohol, or indulgent food than usual, your detox pathways may be feeling the strain. Symptoms like sluggish digestion, low energy, bloating, or inflammation can be gentle signals that your system is ready for a little extra support. This vibrant detox salad is more than just a bowl of greens—it’s a therapeutic blend of plant compounds that help your body rebalance. Cruciferous vegetables like kale and cabbage are rich in sulfur-containing compounds (like glucosinolates) that activate phase 2 liver detox enzymes, while arugula and broccoli offer bitter compounds that stimulate bile flow and support fat metabolism.

Since it is the season for all things pumpkin, I decided to share with you my favorite pumpkin pie recipe. After all, Thanksgiving would not be complete without having a fabulous pumpkin pie! The paleo pumpkin pie filling and flakey grain-free pie crust both come from my Nourishing Meals cookbook. Use any variety of baked winter squash in this recipe, such as sugar pie pumpkins, butternut squash, sweet meat squash, hubbard, or kabocha.

Looking for a wholesome treat to bring on your summer road trip—or simply something sweet to tuck into your afternoon tea ritual? These soft, chewy almond butter cookies are naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and spiced with plenty of cinnamon, making them the perfect bite-sized indulgence you can feel good about sharing. They’re flourless, rich in protein and fiber, and easy to make with just a handful of nourishing pantry staples. I first created this recipe when I needed a travel-friendly snack that didn’t involve refined sugar, flours, or preservatives—and that my children would actually enjoy. These cookies have been our go-to for long car rides, picnic baskets, and cozy weekend baking sessions ever since.

I wanted to share this festive holiday kale salad with you, a flavorful dish that’s perfect for potlucks and seasonal gatherings. The combination of orange zest and juice, warm cinnamon, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries creates a bright yet grounding balance that feels especially fitting this time of year. It’s one of those salads that tends to disappear quickly; my children happily eat it by the bowlful, especially savoring the crunchy pecans and tender, well-marinated kale. You may have noticed that I’ve been quieter here over the past several months. Last spring, we signed a book deal with a publisher. Since then, I’ve been immersed in writing and meeting a full schedule of deadlines, which has pulled my attention away from the blog. I’ll be sharing more about the upcoming books soon.