Back when I was first introduced to Sally Fallon’s Nourishing Traditions cookbook, I learned how easy it is to make real instant oatmeal the traditional way. The key to traditional oats is that you soak rolled oats overnight to help “pre-digest” them and break down the phytic acid that blocks mineral absorption and does all kinds...
Category: <span>Conception, Pregnancy, Birth and Lactation</span>
Why We Try Hard to Eat LARD
You may find it surprising that our family actually tries to eat lard as we endeavor to eat a more nutrient-dense diet. I know what you’re thinking….WHAT?! What are your nutrition credentials again? Most likely you believe that eating lard makes you fat…eating lard will turn you into a lard-butt, right? First let’s look at...
AMAZING New Book and FREE E-Course for Fertility and Pregnancy: Beautiful Babies
Oh my gosh I am SOOO excited to tell you about this new book written by my blog-friend Kristen from Food Renegade!!!! Beautiful Babies: Nutrition for Fertility, Pregnancy, Breast-feeding, and Baby’s First Foods I am VERY selective about the fertility, pregnancy and birth resources I offer here at Real Food Family, and I’m telling you...
Happy Birth-Day- 2 years since my homebirth
Today we are celebrating my baby’s 2nd birthday, and the second anniversary of my homebirth with her. I will NEVER forget this experience. I’ve learned so much from my two girls and their birth stories were two of the most incredible experiences of my life! I’d love to share Charlotte’s birth story with you...
Reclaiming the Family: History of Childbirth, Part 1
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 Across every continent, culture, religion and tribe, the birth of a child is a sacred occasion, representing new life, new breath, and the future. The act of a...
Remembering My Homebirth
Today we celebrated my second daughter’s first birthday. Wow- a year can pass so quickly! I learn so much from my children and this learning process begins with the unfolding of their birth. Charlotte was born in the peace and warmth of our home, in water and next to a soothing fire while the sun...
My Unvaccinated Story- Video Gallery
**Real Food Family is looking for families to share their story on this video gallery! Sometimes I think I shouldn’t publicly get involved in the “vaccine debate”. What if our nation eventually mandates all vaccinations, without exemption, and my family becomes a targeted enemy of the state? My online postings will be documented proof that...
South OC Doula
Did you know Roz is a certified Birth Doula – CD(DONA)? On her site you’ll find all the resources you need if you are newly pregnant, about to have a baby, just had a baby, or just want to know about all of the health and support aspects of child-rearing. You’ll also find her 2...
Pregnant?
What to do next… The following is what I consider to be the most valuable information for women who are pregnant, who would like to become pregnant, are already moms, or just want to learn more about this stuff. My recommendations are based on my expertise and experience as a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified...
Meal Planning: Diet for Pregnant and Nursing Moms
Need to eat right during pregnancy and lactation? Let’s begin by diving into the following recommendations for Pregnant and Nursing moms from the Weston A. Price Foundation (www.westonaprice.org). Diet for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers Cod Liver Oil to supply 20,000 IU vitamin A and 2000 IU vitamin D per day 1 quart (or 32 ounces)...