Health & Homesteading

I've been a dietitian since 2010 and have a passion for Integrative & Functional Nutrition (IFN). IFN seeks to identify the root cause of symptoms and disorders rather than just symptom management. It empowers the individual to truly heal vs "make do." I am so excited to share this type of information with you!

Here you'll also find core information related to what you need to know for homesteading. Everything from where to start, my favorite homesteading tools, where to track down raw milk, and more!
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Health & Homesteading

30 Useful Gifts for Homesteaders

Trying to find the perfect gifts for homesteaders? Look no further! While homesteaders may seem tough to shop for, fear not. These practical individuals appreciate tools that make their tasks more efficient and enjoyable. Whether you’re shopping for a budding homesteader or a seasoned pro, these items will undoubtedly bring a smile to their face.

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Ryan and I feeding branches into our Woodmaxx MX-9900ss wood chipper while in the woods
Health & Homesteading

5 Practical Uses for a Wood Chipper on a Homestead

A wood chipper is an absolute game changer on a homestead, large or small! There are so many uses for wood chips that will save you money, time, and, effort in the long run, plus eliminate hazards along the way.  In this article, we’re going to discuss the top 5 uses for a wood chipper

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A view of a homestead garden with a garden shed
Health & Homesteading

The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Homesteading (5 Steps!)

So, you want to start homesteading? I get it! There’s nothing more satisfying than growing your own food and living a more sustainable life. While it sounds great, the path to get there can be bumpy and it looks different for everyone. It can be overwhelming to know even where to begin! We started on

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An axe stuck in a log with a homestead in the background
Health & Homesteading

What Is Homesteading? Here’s the Inside Scoop

So, you’re curious about homesteading, huh? Well, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve been homesteading since 2013 and LOVE this lifestyle! At first, we felt like outcasts, but today it seems like everyone’s buzzing about homesteading, and for good reason. With all the craziness in the world—questionable “food” at the grocery store, health issues

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A wooden spoonful of lard and a spoonful of tallow sitting on a wooden cuttingboard with acorns, cheese cloth and some greens
Health & Homesteading

The Health Benefits of Tallow and Lard

You’ve probably been hearing people talk about how animal fats are back, but is there truth behind this movement? Are there really health benefits of using tallow and lard? Keep reading to find out! We’ve already tackled the overarching topic of saturated fat in my article The Saturated Fat Controversy (definitely check it out if

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A spoonful of lard next to a spoonful of tallow
Health & Homesteading

Tallow and Lard: The Saturated Fat Controversy

Is tallow and lard really okay to use now? Isn’t saturated fat bad for us? As a conventionally-trained dietitian and child of the 80’s when saturated fat was universally shamed, I understand the hesitancy! Now that I’m no longer practicing in the conventional medical system and have been able to look at the research critically,

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