Catherine, Author at Butter Nutrition

10 Signs Of Zinc Deficiency

Could you have a zinc deficiency? The following signs of zinc deficiency are clues that you’re just not getting enough: Stretch marks Decreased immune response Increased susceptibility to viral infections Diabetes Loss of appetite Hair loss Skin problems (acne, eczema, etc.) White spots on the nails Slow wound healing Anorexia Nervosa When zinc deficiency occurs due to…

Homemade Ginger Beer Recipe

Ginger Beer is an excellent digestive tonic and refreshing beverage that I never considered making at home until it became popular in the local Seattle food scene. Unfortunately, a local ginger beer spot in my area sells the stuff for $17 for 32 ounces (that’s about $66 per gallon), so naturally, I wanted to make…

Homemade Mocha Frappe Recipe With Coconut Milk

There is no better way to put all of my favorite things together in one glass than in this mocha frappe recipe! Cacao powder supplies a hefty source of magnesium, collagen provides anti-inflammatory protein, coconut milk supplies healthy fat, and coffee is, well, essential. Blend this up and you may find yourself dropping your daily Starbucks…

Homemade Coconut Milk

Good boxed coconut milk or any alternative (non-dairy) milk for that matter is hard to find. Many are loaded with gums such as carrageenan or guar gum that can irritate the gut and contain added synthetic vitamins that are best avoided (especially vitamin D2). That’s why, if you can find the time, it’s a much…

Why You Need To Take Advantage Of Red Light Therapy

My fascination with light therapy began about five years ago while studying the work of Dr. Ray Peat. As I studied his work I would frequently find references to the importance of bright light on your skin to signal your cells to create more energy or adenosine triphosphate (ATP) as well as its ability to…

7 Signs You Should Try Food Sensitivity Testing (+ what I learned from it)

Have you ever wondered if you have food sensitivities to foods you eat everyday? Maybe you have your suspicions, but no real data to back it up. A lack of data makes it harder to comply and take your sensitivities seriously. I mean, who wants to avoid a food unless they have good reason to?…

Why I Don’t Work With Weight Loss Clients

A few months ago I made the decision to stop working with “weight loss” clients in my one-on-one coaching program. It was a long time coming, and it’s been hard to turn away people who want my help. Why would I turn away clients? Because if losing weight is your only goal, it’s going to hurt…

Apple Cake: Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Even though fresh apple season has long faded, I’ve found myself working on this gluten free apple cinnamon muffin recipe for the last month. Despite finicky apple quality this late in the season I still find myself buying and eating them anyways. Maybe it’s my way of coping with that winter lull where fruit is…

How I Reversed My Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome)

[warning, this post talks a lot about the bladder and urine. If that’s not something you want to read about, I’d stop here…] I’m surprised that in my 6 years of blogging, I haven’t told you this story yet. It took me some time to come to terms with my own internalized story with ‘invisible’…

Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe

I ate a lot of Chinese food growing up, and orange chicken was always one of my favorites, along with most everyone else. Traditional orange chicken takeout is fried in questionable oils and sauced up with unmentionable additives that are definitely not doing your health any favors. It’s cool if you’re eating takeout once in…

Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season is coming fast– are you ready? I always struggle with holiday shopping because I’m a total minimalist and I like to give gifts that are healthy, practical and that will get used. Not just the newest or trendiest gadget that will collect dust for the next 365 days… and then end up…

WARNING: 4 Supplements Not To Take Without Testing

Supplements make everyone feel better about their diet and nutrition, but here’s four situations where supplements can do more harm than good. So before you take calcium, vitamin D3, iron, or folic acid, read this: 1) Before you take Vitamin D… While research has suggested that taking Vitamin D3 can have a positive impact on health…