Got potassium? The following signs of potassium deficiency (hypokalemia) are clues that you're just not getting enough: Acne Numbness and/or ...
Blog Post Archive
Below you can find all the posts on the Butter Nutrition blog. But, if you're looking for something more specific, you can choose a category below to better filter your results:
Why even "healthy" foods can leave you feeling so miserable!
Contrary to popular belief, you aren't what you eat... Wait, what?? If you eat a so-called perfect dietary trifecta of kale, nuts and quinoa with ...
The Benefits of Collagen Protein and How To Get More In Your Diet
This post was sponsored by Vital Proteins. A little over three years ago I was introduced to gelatin and its protein powder like cousin collagen by ...
12 Signs You're Improving Your Nutrition and Health (even if you feel like you're failing)
When you start making changes to improve your health and nutrition, it can feel impossible to measure your success or figure ...
Mint Chocolate Chip Coconut Milk Ice Cream
Coconut milk is my favorite dairy replacement, especially for those who can't have dairy due to either lactose intolerance or a casein allergy. ...
5 Things You're Not Considering When You SKIP The Juice... (Everyone overlooks #3!)
Today I'm dropping another surprising opinion on you- I'm a HUGE fan of — wait for it — juice! But not just any old juice like 95% of ...
Healthy Yellow Coconut Curry
Do you love a good coconut curry? I sure do, because curries are fairly simple and quick, and yet extremely flavorful. They also make great ...
Gluten Free Muffins with Raspberries
I love a good muffin, but 'gluten-free' and 'delicious muffin' is a bit of an oxymoron in my book. I loathe gluten free baked goods loaded with xanthan ...
Arborio Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk
I don't believe high calorie food should be feared; instead, it should be embraced so long as it's nutrient dense. This super simple rice ...
14 Things ONLY Real Food Eaters Understand....(#13 can change your life)!
If you make it a point to eat organic and/or real food, you might find that there are some things only you seem to understand. Your friends might find ...
10 Insanely Clever Items Every Woman MUST Have In Her Bathroom! (you'll wish you discovered #2 & #5 YEARS ago...)
There are some things a woman MUST have in her bathroom if she wants to make life just a little bit easier. Here is my list of the top 10 ...
How To Use Protein To Lose Weight (you'll WISH you started yesterday!)
It's pretty easy to let your protein intake fall if you're not careful. A slip-up that can impact your waistline (and health) without the proper course ...
2 Stupid Easy Ways to Increase Your Digestion INSTANTLY (almost everyone messes up #1!)
Do you consider yourself to have good digestion? Without it, it's impossible to make any real progress with your nutrition and overall health. ...
10 Things healthy people do differently (hint: it's NOT eating salad)!
What do healthy people have in common? My guess would be the following 10 things! How many of them apply to you? 1) They are "immune" to health ...
FREE DOWNLOAD: Non-GMO Shopping Guide
GMOs are everywhere, and it takes some real planning to avoid them. The most common GMO crops you need to look out for are: Soy Corn Cotton ...
Dental Truths and Myths: Can you REALLY heal cavities? And more!
I really hate going to the dentist, even if it's just for a cleaning. I hate it so much, in fact, that I put a reminder on my calendar a few days before ...
3 Steps to Reverse a Slow Metabolism Naturally! (#1 is an eye opener!)
When your body decides to slow your metabolism it's all about one thing: survival! It’s not about your body trying to conspire against you and ruin ...
After reading this you'll never look at ice cream brands the same again...
At Butter Nutrition, we LOVE ice cream and we think it can be a truly nutritious food if you're not sensitive to dairy, and if it's made from ...
Duped by Vitamin D? What low levels can REALLY reveal...
In recent years, supplementing vitamin D3 has been touted as somewhat of a cure-all, but is that really the case? According to the New York Times, ...
What I wish your doctor told you about hormone imbalance
When I talk to ladies from around the world and hear their stories about the hormone imbalance issues they're facing, I'm always surprised to ...
Super Easy Gluten Free Pizza Crust with Rice Flour
A clean, delicious, and also gluten free pizza crust recipe is extremely hard to find these days. Most recipes contain added gums, such as guar or ...
8 Signs your body is sacrificing long-term health for short-term survival
Is your body running on empty? Consider these signs as a wake up call that your body is trying to tell you something... 1) Slowed pulse and low ...
6 Reasons Cancer Rates have Skyrocketed since Your Grandparent's Day that you CAN'T Ignore
Why have cancer rates skyrocketed in the last 100 years? Statistics point to a clear answer: most of us are living longer. However, cancer is not only ...
Spiced Red Sangria Recipe
Have I ever mentioned how much I love fresh juice, especially in my red sangria? And with this simple Spiced Red Sangria recipe, I can't think of a ...
The REAL CAUSE of Adrenal Fatigue--it's not what you think
Everyone experiences some form of stress regularly, but it can often become a much more serious problem for your body. A stress that is chronic or ...
Chocolate Lava Cake (gluten free)
Sometimes you just need a quick chocolate dessert [like this chocolate lava cake] that is as easy as it is delicious! Oh yeah, did I mention ...
How to Lose Belly Fat (and save your sanity)
If you've ever wondered how to lose belly fat, I can assure you that you are in exactly the right place. Chances are you're reading this after ...
How to make a Terrarium- The perfect DIY gift!
Maybe you pay close attention to your diet, watch out for food additives, and support your detoxification with a whole food diet, but what about toxins ...
The Paleo Diet Review
Although I don't consider Butter Nutrition a Paleo blog, there is a very large overlap in my nutrition philosophy and the popular diet. Please note this ...
8 Reasons to have essential oils in your bathroom (#3 is beyond genius!)
The bathroom is one of my favorite places to use essential oils. Here are the top ways I use them in my bathroom to replace toxic products! 1) Relaxing ...
How to Make Homemade Mouthwash: A 3 Ingredient Recipe
Mouthwash is something that almost everyone has in their home, but do you know what's actually IN that product you are swishing around in your mouth? ...
6 Reasons your Great Grandparents Didn't NEED to diet (#6 will hit home!)
Did your great grandparents struggle with dieting and the inability to lose weight? Mine sure didn't. A stark comparison to the millions struggling with ...
8 Detoxifying Indoor Plants that act like Air Filters (3 of them are very hard to kill!)
Did you know that life indoors can make you sick? Here's what you can do to avoid this problem with both natural air fresheners and indoor ...
The Best Crispy Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
This gluten free chocolate chip cookie recipe is the end to all of the bad gluten free recipes I've tried over the years! And there have been a lot of ...
Can't sleep? 5 Natural Sleep Aids: You'll LOVE #1!
Trouble falling or staying asleep? You are not alone. While sleep issues can stem from a variety of issues, the most common ones I see in my ...
Superwoman Stress Pills for Stress Relief: All-natural nutrition help when you need it most!
Due to a family emergency this past week, my stress level increased and my appetite dwindled. During times like this, I like to whip up a batch of my ...
9 Genius Non-toxic Swaps for a Healthy Lifestyle
I like a little bit of natural genius in my life, don't you? Your body will thank you with these simple, healthy lifestyle changes that leave ...
11 Signs of Estrogen Dominance
Estrogen dominance can be a female's worst nightmare. Do you have symptoms of estrogen dominance? Such as... Weight gain Hair loss Edema ...
The Nutrient Deficiency that can cause Hypothyroidism and Weight Gain
When it comes to thyroid health and specifically hypothyroid symptoms, there are so many things you can do nutritionally. My primary job as a ...
The Secret Weapon in my Medicine Cabinet
If you've been a reader for a while, you already know that I'm all about prevention. If not, you can read more about this here. A big part of ...