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Dangers of Non-Stick Cookware (Teflon) and What to Use Instead

Ditch toxic non-stick cookware for Stainless Steel or Cast Iron instead!

Teflon is something we really need to steer clear of – it contains toxic plastics that actually release fumes as you cook and gets into the food we eat. The good news is, it’s easy and cheap to replace those non-stick pans with pans that last forever and are healthy! I used to be the […]

Broccoli “Cheese” Soup – Dairy-Free and Easy

Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe - Real, Healthy, Dairy-Free and Easy!

Broccoli cheese soup is one of my comfort foods – cheesy, creamy and full of flavor.  Here is a dairy-free version that you can make in a slow cooker or Instant Pot and is sure to be a hit at your house like it is in mine! Eat Your Broccoli Broccoli is a staple vegetable […]

Easy Breakfast Casserole – Gluten Free, Paleo and Real!

Real and Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so make it count with a hearty, nutritious breakfast that’s full of protein, like this breakfast casserole dish, made with real food and eggs! Here’s the best part – make a large batch at the beginning of the week, and just reheat each day for a […]

Moroccan Chickpea Vegetable Soup Recipe

Moroccan Chickpea Vegetable Soup

It’s been so chilly up here in New England it’s a perfect time to use some fresh veggies in a delicious flavorful soup! This Moroccan chickpea vegetable soup recipe is super easy to prepare, even with kids running around! Plus it contains all real ingredients, nothing processed so it’s healthy and guilt-free. Beans, beans, beans. […]

White Bean and Bacon Chili – Real and Nourishing

White Bean and Bacon Chili - Real, Nourishing and Grain Free!

This delicious bowl of chili is perfect for those chilly fall and winter months, with a game of football or a bonfire with friends! It’s made with all real ingredients and is grain and dairy free! Who doesn’t love a bowl of hearty chili on a cold afternoon? It always makes me think of when […]

Kielbasa Fried Rice – Real & Gluten Free

Kielbasa Fried Rice - Gluten Free, Real, Healthy, Easy and Delicious

Looking for a Asian food dinner that’s real, healthy and delicious? I’ve got just the thing for you – kielbasa fried rice! Of course, it could be cooked with shrimp, beef, chicken or pork, but the kielbasa adds an amazing amount of flavor and body. Plus, it’s 100% real, no chemicals or artificial anything. Pure, delicious […]

Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers – A Real Food, Grain-Free and GAPS Recipe

Stuffed Bell Peppers - A Delicious, Real Food Recipe that's GAPS Friendly

A delicious, real food recipe that even my children will eat, that’s also GAPS diet friendly! It’s very nutritious and not a single preservative, canned food or chemical in sight. DINNER’S READY! I’ve shouted that to playing children more than once, okay maybe more like 700 times, but who’s counting? When I cook this meal, […]

Mexican Huevos Rancheros – Grain-Free Recipe

Recipe for Huevos Rancheros by My Merry Messy Life - REAL, Nutritious and Delicious!

This hearty delight is perfect for a gourmet weekend breakfast or to spice up dinnertime and it’s full of vegetables and loaded with protein from eggs. It is also all real food, nutritious, grain-free and GAPS or Paleo diet approved! When you’re on a grain and sugar free diet like I am, it can be […]

Chicken à la King – Real, Grain, Gluten and Dairy-Free!

Chicken a la King Recipe - Real Food, GAPS and Paleo approved, and Delicious!

A delicious, French-style meal loaded with nutrition from organic veggies and chicken. It can be dairy and grain free if you so choose, or add those back in if you like! It’s loaded with nutrition from superfoods like coconut milk and oil, with a touch of turmeric, which has been shown to reduce inflammation in […]

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe – Guest Post at the Grain Mill Wagon

Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe with Real Ingredients

I’m excited to be sharing one of my favorite comfort foods over at the Grain Mill Wagon today – good ole’ chicken pot pie, southern style! It’s hearty and very tasty, with added spices and a homemade multigrain baking mix that’s sure to please the whole family. I cut out the canned cream of condensed […]

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I'm a mom of 4 who loves living naturally and simply, using essential oils, staying fit & eating healthy, teaching about curly hair care, and inspiring other mamas to live their best lives.

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