Comment BREAD and take your health into your own hands. I can’t believe we thought we could put our trust in store-bought bread and think the government would keep us healthy. Now most people are gluten-free 🤨 Thanks to the Florida Department of Health, we now know that Dave’s Killer Bread was tested for glyphosates. The findings are troubling, and they aren’t the only brand under fire. The worst of all was Nature’s Own Bread. I will not be fear-mongered, but I’m going to be smart! I was buying Dave’s Killer Bread to help me with school lunches, but not anymore. I have been making homemade sourdough bread for years now. I’m really good at it. Now I’m upping my sourdough baking, and that is all we will eat from here on out. If you’re ready to take matters into your hands and learn how to make sourdough bread the easy way, then comment BREAD and get started today! We’ve sold over 1,000 copies of our Sourdough Cookbook! It’s everything you need to get started! #makeyourown #healthylifestyle #homemakeronabudget

After cancer, I stopped chasing food trends and started paying much closer attention to what actually supports long-term health. One thing I kept seeing over and over? The people who live the longest all seem to have one food in common: beans. ⭐️ Instant Pot Red Beans recipe in the comments! Across the Blue Zones, beans are a staple. Lentils, black beans, chickpeas, white beans…they may look different depending on the country, but they’re on the table again and again. Here’s why I choose to eat them: 🫘 They’re packed with fiber to nourish your gut, and a healthy gut supports so many areas of your health. 🫘 They provide plant protein to help keep you full and support muscle. 🫘 They’re rich in vitamins and minerals like folate, magnesium, potassium, and iron. 🫘 They’re full of antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds that help protect your cells from everyday damage. 🫘 They support healthy blood sugar and keep you satisfied longer. And honestly? They’re one of the cheapest healthy foods you can buy. I think we’ve been convinced that health has to come from expensive powders and supplements, when God has already given us simple foods like beans that have nourished people for generations. Beans do not make you fat, they give you life! Real Food Lunchbox Cookbook is ON SALE, just in time for back-to-school season. You’re going to love these easy budget-friendly real food recipes. Comment LUNCH for the link and grab a copy for your kitchen today; which includes this chili recipe! *FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, NOT MEDICAL ADVICE.

Comment KITCHEN for my favorite non-toxic kitchen gadgets! Most people skip right past one of the simplest foods that can help them achieve optimal health: steamed vegetables. We’re constantly sold powders, pills, and the next “miracle” product, yet many of us struggle to eat a single serving of vegetables each day. Steaming is one of my favorite ways to prepare vegetables because it: 🥦 Makes many vegetables easier to digest 🥕 Improves the availability of some nutrients, like the beta-carotene in carrots 💚 Preserves more nutrients than boiling 🌱 Helps me eat a much larger serving than I would if they were raw Health doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s as simple as filling half your plate with vegetables. Tonight, steam some broccoli. Add carrots. Toss in green beans or Brussels sprouts. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle on sea salt, and enjoy the food God created to nourish your body. *FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, NOT MEDICAL ADVICE #cancersurvivor #homemakeronabudget #bibliodiet

I was whole food plant based for 7 years and was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. I ate so healthy, and cancer totally shocked our whole family. But here’s the deal, the plant-based diet is not perfect. When you have to take supplements to thrive, you need to start asking questions. I now focus on a diet like this - “Eat the foods God called good.” Period! I follow Christian doctors and nutritionists and I feel better than ever! Grass-fed and finished beef, pasture raised chicken and turkey, and wild caught salmon are my go-to affordable meat choices. I DO NOT EAT PORK OR SHELL FISH. I also love eating beans, nuts, and seeds - along with a diet high in fruits and vegetables. Comment FOOD and I’ll send you the link to a blog post I wrote with the foods I focus on eating everyday after beating cancer! Let’s eat in a way where we’re not relying on supplements to thrive! #cancersurvivor #homemakeronabudget #healthyfood

Get ready to supercharge your health! From lowering blood pressure to supporting detox and fighting inflammation, this little root packs a big punch. I make it a part of my daily routine, whether boiled, shredded in a salad, or blended in a smoothie. The Power of Beets: ❤️ Betalains support the liver’s normal detoxification enzymes. 🌱 Fiber helps your body eliminate waste through the digestive tract. 🥬 Folate and antioxidants support healthy cellular function. ❤️ Nitrates help support healthy blood flow. Boil beets on the stove for 30-40 minutes. Let them completely cool before removing the skin. Comment BEETS for my favorite healthy pickled beets recipe! I always eat beets with protein to stabilize blood sugar. #HomemakerOnABudget #RealFoodLifestyle #BeetBenefits

Cancer shook me to my core. I was numb and had few words. Prayer was my anchor and my shield from debilitating thoughts. I became empowered with these words of strength. Comment PRAY and I’ll send you all 5 prayers. They focus on our 1. daily bread, 2. trusting under the trial, 3. learning to heal, 4. servitude, and 5. a powerful prayer for healing. I pray these help you or someone you love! Prayer is our most powerful weapon. Don’t stop praying ❤️ #cancerfight #prayerispowerful #homemakeronabudget

Comment FRUIT and I’ll send you the recipe and all the information you need to see why fruit leaves are so powerful in the healing journey! As someone who’s walked through cancer, this verse hits differently. “Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.” Ezekiel 47:12 (and it’s mentioned 2 other times in Scripture) Scripture reminds us that God designed nature with healing in mind. I think you’ll love all I have to share in this article! The 5 fruit tree leaves I focus on right now are: 🫒 Olive ❤️ Raspberry 🥑 Avocado 💚 Soursop 🥭 Mango *FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. #cancersurvivor #healyourself #homemakeronabudget

I don’t build my grocery list around the latest diet trend. I build it around what I believe God has already given us. When people tell me carrots, spinach, broccoli, beans, or fruit are “bad,” I always come back to Scripture. In Genesis 1:29, God says He gave us the seed-bearing plants and fruit-bearing trees for food. Later in Scripture, He also gives guidelines about clean and unclean meats. Those principles have shaped the way I feed my family far more than any influencer ever could. That doesn’t mean everyone has to eat exactly the same way. It simply means I’ve chosen to trust the Creator over changing nutrition trends. After walking through cancer, this conviction has only grown stronger. Every meal is another opportunity to nourish the body God gave me. Comment FOOD for a list of the foods I focus on eating daily after beating cancer!

For years, I’ve heard people say to avoid flaxseeds because they contain phytoestrogens. But here’s what I learned… 🩷 One of nature’s richest sources of lignans, plant compounds that have been extensively studied for their role in hormone health. 🌿 Rich in fiber to support healthy digestion and your body’s normal elimination processes. 🧠 Packed with plant-based omega-3s (ALA) to support heart and brain health. 💪 Contains plant-based protein to help keep you feeling satisfied and nourish your body. ✨ Loaded with antioxidants to help protect your cells from oxidative stress. 🦴 Provides important minerals like magnesium and manganese to support hundreds of processes throughout the body. That’s why I choose to eat 1 tablespoon of freshly ground flaxseeds every day. I buy whole flaxseeds, grind them fresh in a coffee grinder, and add them to yogurt, oatmeal, and my favorite is my blueberry flax jam. Sometimes the foods we’re taught to fear deserve a closer look. I believe it’s worth digging into the research instead of relying on headlines. Comment BEST for my powerful yogurt breakfast bowl recipe! If you’re struggling to be healthier, this breakfast is a great place to start! * FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, NOT MEDICAL ADVICE.