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Welcome, Wild One!

I'm Michelle, a believer in the healing power of real food, dancing to nature's rhythm and returning to our wild roots through simple, slow and natural living. As a Nutritionist who has experienced rejuvenated digestive, gut and hormonal health through clean eating and holistic living, my mission is to provide tasty recipes utilizing whole foods and minimally processed ingredients, along with easy-to-digest information that simplifies healthy eating, home cooking and natural wellness. Read More…

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Whether saving pumpkin seeds to plant or roast, he

Whether saving pumpkin seeds to plant or roast, here’s the easiest way to clean them ↡

Simply pour water into the bowl, covering the seeds. This makes it easier to remove the seeds from the pulp. Swoosh the seeds around and then begin to pick out the strands and pulp. Any seeds attached to large chunks should slide right off.

Once most has been removed, pour the seeds into a colander to strain and rinse off any remaining pulp.

As always, you can learn more & get my simple roasted pumpkin seed recipe on the blog.
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With a rich blend of roasted squash, garlic and ap

With a rich blend of roasted squash, garlic and apple, complimented with a blend of warming spices, Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is a beloved seasonal favourite I look forward to cozying up with all year long 🍂

It’s like comfort in a bowl with the bonus of providing a heaping dose of nourishment ↡

• Vitamin & Mineral Rich ↠ Butternut Squash is an excellent source of beta-carotene (vitamin A), vitamin C, potassium and calcium.

• Warming ↠ Both Butternut Squash and the spices used have a warming effect, which is beneficial for digestion and overall wellness during autumn and winter.

• Rich in Antioxidants ↠ Butternut Squash is a rich source of antioxidants that can offer protective properties for eye, heart and skin health.

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are my number one favourite

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are my number one favourite Halloween treat!

Crispy, crunchy and lightly dusted with pink Himalayan salt, they're both satisfying and nutritious ↡

🍂Mineral-Rich. Pumpkin Seeds are a great source of minerals, including potassium, magnesium and zinc.

🍂Good for Blood Sugar Balance. The combination of protein, fibre, and healthy fats in Pumpkin Seeds makes them an excellent snack choice that won't spike blood sugar levels.

🍂Heart Healthy. Rich in cholesterol-lowering fats, Pumpkin Seeds make a great heart-healthy option.

🍂Beneficial to Mood & Sleep Regulation. Pumpkin seeds are a great source of tryptophan. This essential amino acid is needed for the production of sleep and mood-regulating hormones, melatonin and serotonin.

🍂Skin-Loving. Loaded with antioxidants, vitamin E, zinc and carotenoids, Pumpkin Seeds are full of skin-loving nutrients.

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Happy Halloween 🧡🖤

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How Growing Your Own Food Improves Overall Well-Be

How Growing Your Own Food Improves Overall Well-Being ↡

1.🌻Higher Nutritional Value. Fruits and vegetables begin to lose nutritional value once they are picked. Growing your own food is the best way to ensure you’re eating the freshest, most nutrient-abundant foods.

2.🌻Mental Well-Being. The combination of physically working with our hands, sunlight, fresh air, the microbes present in healthy soil and tending to a long-term goal can be like a turbo boost for mental wellness.

3.🌻Nervous System Regulation. Much like how gardening can improve mental well-being, many of those same mechanisms also activate our parasympathetic nervous system, putting us in a state of rest and digest. This allows for improved digestion, better nutrient absorption, reduced inflammation and more.

4.🌻Better Immune Function. Exposure to the beneficial microbes in the soil, vitamin D, fresh air and the nervous system regulating effects all play a crucial role in strengthening the body’s natural defensive mechanisms.

5.🌻Brain Health. Gardening is a great way to maintain and increase cognitive function since it requires memory and learning, attention and focus, spatial awareness, creativity, problem-solving, as well as providing sensory stimulation.

6.🌻No Pesticides! Pesticides are often an underlying culprit of many inflammatory, gut and other health complaints. Having a vegetable garden is a great way to ensure you’re eating organic, pesticide-free foods, even on a budget.

7.🌻Physical Activity. Gardening is a great way to keep the body moving. It can offer cardio, strength building and even a stretch when reaching for those hard-to-get fruits!

8.🌻Sleep Quality. Physical activity, fresh air and exposing our eyes and skin to natural sunlight can contribute to a better night’s rest.

9.🌻Ease Financial Stress. With the rising cost of goods, growing even a small portion of your food can help offset the cost of consuming wholesome, healthy foods.

10.🌻Mindfulness. Taking the actions necessary to maintain or improve wellness requires a healthy relationship with ourselves. Tending to a garden can be a meditative practice that can assist in cultivating a healthy inner landscape.

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