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Soaked Grain Yogurt Herb Bread

7:59 am by Seeking Joyful Simplicity 10 Comments

Yogurt Herb Bread with Seasonal Soup

      Yogurt herb bread is moist and delicious, and so easy to make! Double the recipe and freeze a loaf for later. This is a great recipe using yogurt to help break down the phytic acid found in grains. Phytic acid is considered an "anti-nutrient" because it interferes with the ...

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Hibiscus Cranberry Sauce – A Special Holiday Recipe

7:57 am by Seeking Joyful Simplicity 5 Comments

Want a truly unique addition to your holiday meal this year? This hibiscus cranberry sauce is beautiful, delicious, and good for you. A fun and unique way to add herbs to your diet is to include them in your recipes. This herbal cranberry sauce is delicious and beautiful. Let the combination of sweet and tart flavors compliment your holiday meals.

Want a truly unique addition to your holiday meal this year? This hibiscus cranberry sauce is beautiful, delicious, and good for you. A fun and unique way to add herbs to your diet is to include them in your recipes. This herbal cranberry sauce is delicious and beautiful. Let the combination of sweet and tart flavors ...

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Women of Power Balls – Herbal Health Treats

8:10 am by Seeking Joyful Simplicity 3 Comments

Power balls, or Zoom balls as herbalist Rosemary Gladstar calls them, are a delightful way to treat your mind and body with medicinal herbs. They are a combination of nut butter, natural sweetener, and powdered herbs. Adaptogen herbs are perfect for helping us ignite our inner woman of power and offer the following benefits: • Increase our energy • Build our resistance to stress • Support the heart • Increase endurance and stamina • Improve memory • Stimulate the immune system

  Women of Power Balls – Herbal Health Treats Power balls, or Zoom balls as herbalist Rosemary Gladstar calls them, are a delightful way to treat your mind and body with medicinal herbs. They are a combination of nut butter, natural sweetener, and powdered herbs. You can vary the recipe depending on what ...

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Roasted Root Vegetables with Ginger Tamari Dressing

8:15 am by Seeking Joyful Simplicity 7 Comments

A simple, nourishing, recipe combining roasted winter vegetables with a tangy ginger tamari dressing. Choose a variety of vegetables for a rainbow of colors. I recommend making plenty for leftovers - the flavors get better!

  A simple, nourishing, recipe combining roasted root vegetables with a tangy ginger tamari dressing. Choose a variety of vegetables for a rainbow of colors. I recommend making plenty for leftovers - the flavors get better!   The suggested vegetables for this recipe are flexible - use what you ...

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Pumpkin Seed Cilantro Pesto

7:12 am by Seeking Joyful Simplicity 18 Comments

A friend shared this amazing autumn pesto recipe and I love it! So easy and delicious, I enjoy this pumpkin seed cilantro pesto on fresh-baked bread, over pasta, mixed with cooked vegetables, as a topping for my morning eggs and more.   Not only is this autumn pesto recipe ridiculously easy and ...

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How to Make Herbal Infused Honey – Flavorful, Medicinal

7:59 am by Seeking Joyful Simplicity 17 Comments

Sweet, delicious honey. Herbal infused honey is a delightful way to enjoy the many health benefits of herbs and raw honey, and is a wonderful way to give herbal medicine to our children. Let me show you how to make herbal infused honey and some of my favorite herbal infused honey combinations for both health and flavor.

  Sweet, delicious honey. Herbal infused honey is a delightful way to enjoy the many health benefits of herbs and raw honey. Let me show you how easy it is to make herbal infused honey and some of my favorite herbal infused honey combinations for both health and flavor.   The content on this site ...

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Sweet and Crunchy Fresh Fennel Apple Slaw

8:01 am by Seeking Joyful Simplicity 3 Comments

Fresh fennel recipe - Combing sweet apples with crunchy fresh fennel, cider vinegar, and molasses for a unique slaw.

Fresh fennel recipe - combing sweet apples with crunchy fresh fennel, cider vinegar, and molasses for a unique slaw.     Ingredients 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon molasses 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 fennel bulb ...

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Homemade Sunbutter Bites – No Baking, No Grains

7:47 am by Seeking Joyful Simplicity 5 Comments

These homemade sunbutter bites are super easy to make, taste great, and are good for you. With no grains, flour, or baking, they are a delicious treat using sunflower seeds, dates, and coconut oil. They make a great homemade alternative to expensive snack and protein bars.

Homemade Sunbutter Bites - Delicious and Nutritious These homemade sunbutter bites are super easy to make, taste great, and are good for you. With no grains, flour, or baking, they are a delicious treat using sunflower seeds, dates, and coconut oil. They make a great homemade alternative to expensive snack and protein ...

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How to Make Almond Milk -Simple, Creamy Homemade

8:11 am by Seeking Joyful Simplicity 5 Comments

Refreshing, smooth, creamy. Words to describe almond milk. I never imagined almond milk would be so satisfying, both to make at home and to consume. Making almond milk is a lot easier than you might imagine, and it tastes so much better than store-bought! Let me show you how to make almond milk at home in four easy steps.

  Refreshing, smooth, creamy. Words to describe almond milk. I never imagined almond milk would be so satisfying, both to make at home and to consume. Making almond milk is a lot easier than you might imagine, and it tastes so much better than store-bought! Let me show you how to make almond milk at home in ...

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Simple Granola With Coconut Oil

8:35 am by Seeking Joyful Simplicity 11 Comments

This easy coconut oil granola recipe is delicious and good for you. I have always enjoyed granola, and knew that somehow it was supposed to be "good for me", but I never really understood all the reasons why, or how to make granola. Protein and fiber-rich nuts and oats combined with healthy coconut oils will keep you healthy and satisfied. Once you make your own granola, you will be reluctant to go back to store bought cereals again.

  This easy coconut oil granola recipe is delicious and good for you. Protein and fiber-rich nuts and oats combined with healthy coconut oils will keep you healthy and satisfied. Once you learn how to make your own granola, you will be reluctant to go back to store bought cereals again.   This post ...

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Butternut Soup Recipe – A Creamy Tomato Butternut Soup

7:51 am by Seeking Joyful Simplicity 16 Comments

A delightful butternut squash recipe with a rich creamy texture. Serve this a variety of ways - add fresh grated ginger, a touch of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg, or you can try a spicy version of tomato butternut soup

This is a delightful butternut soup recipe. The butternut squash adds a rich creamy texture to your tomato soup. You can serve this recipe a variety of ways - try adding a bit of fresh grated ginger, a touch of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg, or you can try a spicy version of tomato butternut soup and add a little ...

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Easy Fermented Garlic and 5 Recipes

11:32 am by Seeking Joyful Simplicity 9 Comments

The humble garlic offers powerful health benefits including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties to combat colds and flu, and much more. Fermenting garlic adds healthy probiotics and offers even greater protective benefits. Making fermented garlic is really simple and here are five easy and delicious recipes for using your homemade, probiotic-rich garlic..

The humble garlic offers powerful health benefits including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties to combat colds and flu, and much more. Fermenting garlic adds healthy probiotics and offers even greater protective benefits. Making fermented garlic is really simple and here are five ...

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Please Note: the information provided here is not intended to replace professional medical advice and care. It is simply my perspective for you to consider as you make good choices for you and your family's health. The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and maintaining health. Herbs, however, can trigger side effects and can interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, you should take herbs with care. The information provided has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not meant to diagnose any disease, nor is it intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Seek the support and care of a physician and/or complementary care practitioner you trust, and above all, listen to and trust in yourself. Be well!

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