Julie Naturally
natural self-reliance for Christians
When you’ve been in the habit of stuffing your emotions with food, it can be hard to reverse that trend. But, the toll it’s having on your emotional, physical, and mental health probably frightens you. Then, feeling bad, you eat more to try to feel better. It’s a vicious cycle that cannot be broken with …
During the holidays and other stressful times of the year, we often eat too much. And then, we make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight. The average person gains about ten extra pounds during the fall months. But, how many times have you made that resolution? How many diets have you tried? For many women …
Have you ever woke up and an hour later, you’re ready to go back to bed? At times, I have felt that way and wondered why. After all, sleep should be refreshing, but maybe that’s not enough to give me the energy I need. So, where does energy come from? Quite simply, burning calories. But, …
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 …
Sometimes taking a look back through history helps us better understand our present. This isn’t just true for politics or economics, but also for cultural traditions. For most of history, the spring equinox meant a spring fast. When people were bound to the earth’s natural cycles of abundance and scarcity, springtime brought scarcity of food …
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 …
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 …
