Our holiday gift guide for 2018 is here, and it’s packed with the 100 Days of Real Food teams’ favorite must-haves. Shop these deals before they’re gone!
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10 Best Gluten Free Products at Trader Joe’s
Ya’ll – I love Trader Joe’s. People are friendly, prices are good. Here’s a list of my 10 favorite gluten-free foods you can find there.
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Food Mistakes Parents Sometimes Make
Here are some food mistakes parents sometimes make as well as suggestions on what we have found to work for our kids with regard to eating.
Why we cook with Ghee (clarified butter)
Ghee is a great replacement for refined cooking oils, so today we’re explaining what ghee is, what its benefits are, and how to find a good-quality source.
Hemp Seeds (what they are + how to use them)
Today we’re taking a closer look at hemp seeds which I’ve been a longtime fan of and use frequently. Plus get a recipe for easy hemp seed energy bites!
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5 New Real Food Products to Look For
It’s refreshing to find real food products true to their roots, delivering solid clean nutrition. Here are some I found at Natural Products Expo West.
5 Lunch Ideas for Teens by Kiran
Here are some healthy and easy lunch ideas for your teens to change things up from the typical PB&J. Prepare for empty containers because these are a hit!
8 Reasons to Pack Your Lunch by Kiran
There are plenty of reasons to pack your lunch, a few of which being, more control over what you’re eating, more time, more money, and more variety.
Creamy Potato Soup (Dairy-Free) + Food Sensitivity Symptoms
In this post, learn about food sensitivity symptoms and how to deal with them, and get our allergy-friendly (dairy-free) Creamy Potato Soup recipe.
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20 Real Food Finds at Walmart
When you think of healthy, organic options do you think of Walmart? We want to share with you 20 real food finds. The prices will make you do a double take.
Reader Food Diary: Kiran’s Food & Spend
This was an interesting week to document for the reader food diary series. I’ve had a major diet change -adding in a food that I haven’t eaten in 5 years!
Our Holiday Gift Ideas for 2017!
Here is our list of favorite holiday gift ideas – tried and tested by the 100 Days of Real Food Team. Shop these exclusive deals and check off your list!
6 New Clean Products to Look For
I’m excited to share some health and wellness takeaways from the Natural Products Expo East. Be on the lookout for new products including clean sriracha.
5 Healthy Packed Lunches in 5 Minutes
Here are 5 solutions for when you need a quick (yet solid) healthy packed lunch and are out of ideas. You won’t find any boring ol’ pb&j’s here!
Mexican Watermelon Salad (+ fun facts about watermelon)
Are there any watermelon fans out there? Anyone, anyone? Yeah, I thought so. My family is 6/6 for giving two thumbs up on this summer fruit, so we had no reservations about partnering with the National Watermelon Promotion Board on today’s sponsored post.
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8 Causes of Cravings by Kiran
This post is by blog team member, Kiran. To learn more about Kiran, check out our team page or her blog! So guess what? I’m officially a Certified Holistic Health Coach as of mid-March. Last year I signed up for the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN), which has been around since 1992. You may remember us …
Why You Should Make Your Own Snack Packs
By blog team member, Kiran. To learn more about Kiran, check out our team page! I’ve been seeing commercials recently for Sargento Balanced Breaks, and it got me thinking. First off, I think this is a fairly good alternative for on-the-go snacking. Cheese, nuts, and dried fruit mean you’re getting a decent dose of dairy and …
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gluten-free certainly is a buzzword these days, but there are sooo many gluten-free products out there that are made of processed junk. Not these cookies!
6 New Real Food Snacks (hitting shelves soon!)
Today I want to share with you some cool new products I found at Natural Products Expo West, including real food snacks that I’m personally excited to see in stores soon.
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How 4 Common Tea Herbs May Help
If you’re new to tea herbs, or wanting to know some of the basics, today I’m sharing info from the “herb nerds” with Traditional Medicinals.
Yellow Split Pea Fritters
We have another Indian-themed recipe for you to try. Similar to falafel, these split pea fritters are a plant-based protein source, bite-sized, and also fairly inexpensive (and easy!) to make.
Gift Ideas for Real Foodies
It’s that time to get gifts for our cherished and loved ones, show them how much they mean to us, and let them know we’re thinking of them. Here’s a list of our 2016 gift ideas from our favorite sponsors with some discounts included! And you may just find something for yourself, too! :)
Banana Oatmeal Cookies (with black walnuts)
These cookies would be great as an after-school snack, a throw-in for the lunchbox, or even doubled up for a different on-the-go breakfast. And by doubling up, I mean that you may want two. Why not?!
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Easiest Mexican Chicken Recipe Ever
We all have go-to recipes we turn to on busy nights when we don’t have time to cook. Or nights when we just don’t feel like cooking. This Easy Mexican Chicken is one of ours.
Real Food for Halloween Parties! (+ Pumpkin Energy Balls)
Today I want to share one way to deal with all the candy you end up with this time of year as well as some real food for Halloween or fall-themed parties (new recipe included!).
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Breakfast Cookies (made with Chickpea Flour!)
I’m always on the lookout for solid protein sources. As a mom, I also value recipes that pack a nutritional punch and that my kids get excited about. This recipe for Breakfast Cookies checks all of those boxes and, bonus, it’s super easy to make!
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What is the Best Diet?
I’m guessing that I got your attention with the title of this post for one of two reasons. 1) You’ve asked yourself, “What is the best diet?” at some point in your life, or 2) you want to know the answer.
How to Pack a Real Food Picnic
To help you plan your own real food picnic for your family, here are some do’s and don’ts Lisa and I both learned from our experience.
How to Make Sandwich Sushi
Sandwich sushi is the perfect bite-sized finger food that could just do the trick in helping your child eat more of their veggies, because somehow thinly sliced vegetables (yes, even the green ones) look so much more appealing when wrapped up in bread.
5 Real Food Budget Meals (approximately $15 each)
I hope you’ll find the following real food budget meals helpful and easy on the wallet. Each can feed a family of four, and each is $15 or under (with two notes, since we use some of the food twice during the week).
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Kiran’s Favorite Real Food Snacks
While we all know there are many snacks that contain processed ingredients and don’t provide any real value, there are plenty of decent options out there. Here’s a list of some of our favorite real food snacks:
A Whole Foods Meal Plan (+ budget tips!)
I created a downloadable, printable 5-day Whole Foods meal plan utilizing recipes that are doable for busy families + 6 ways to save at WFM.
A Waste-Free Lunch Will Save You Money!
Do you take your lunch to work? Pack lunches for your kids? We’re going to show you why a waste-free lunch with reusable containers makes sense instead of disposable bags or other single-use lunch items out there.
New Real Food Snacks + Other Products (hitting shelves soon!)
I recently attended a huge food trade show in L.A. called Natural Products Expo West. And today I want to share with you some cool new products, including real food snacks, that will be coming to a store near you soon.
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How to Feed Busy Families Real Food
I very strongly value the notion of feeding my kids well and not resorting to fast food places simply because I “have to.” I’ve found the following ideas help me feed my busy family real food without having to compromise.
There’s a Tea for That by Kiran
How to shop for “real” tea and advice from an herbal expert.
