Julie Naturally
healthy, natural living for Christians
I love chocolate. I bet you do, too. It seems to be the treat for everything: chocolate hearts for Valentine’s Day, chocolate bunnies at Easter, chocolates for Mother’s Day, and chocolate bars for summertime s’mores. Oh, and let’s not forget chocolate chips, chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, chocolate milk, brownies….need I go on? Even though chocolate …
When the seeds of fruits and vegetables develop tiny roots and their first true leaves start to show they are considered microgreens. This means they are in between the growth stages of sprouts and baby greens. It also means that you can harvest microgreens within two to three weeks after you’ve planted them in the …
Now that the weather is starting to warm up it’s safe to venture out of your house and grab some seasonal spring produce at your local farmers’ market. Your body is probably even craving some greens and the local market is the best place to get them. Farmers’ markets provide seasonal and freshly grown produce …
You may have wondered in the past if growing your own food is worth the effort. The short answer is yes. In fact, there are many reasons why you should garden, from saving money to having access to produce without chemicals. There also happen to be quite a few health benefits of growing your own …
I am always amazed at God’s provision for us! As winter ends, what are the first plants growing in our gardens? Greens. The benefits of spring greens show God’s eternal care for us. He gives us exactly what we need at the time we need it if we pay attention and eat seasonally. In colder …
Why eat seasonally when grocery stores stock everything all year round? Well, have you ever eaten a tomato in winter? Pretty tasteless, right? Same with eating strawberries or peaces in the fall. Not only do they lack flavor, but they cost a lot, too. But, what does it mean to eat seasonally? How do we …
Historical knowledge of the health benefits of cod liver oil Have you heard about grandma’s secret remedy for winter? I did not personally experience this, but the story is that moms lined up their kids and forced a spoonful of cod liver oil into each grimacing mouth. Even though kids resisted, they knew they’d better …
