Welcome to my blog about natural plant-based pregnancy, this has been something that I’ve wanted to write for quite a while now. Natural pregnancy and childbirth are topics that I’m very passionate about. As some of you may or may not know already, but when I turned 21 I was given some pretty heartbreaking news that my chances of conceiving a child were not very high, in fact, I had some cervical issues at the time that required a surgical procedure. The good news is that later down the road I decided to take responsibility for my own health and I did heal. I healed so well in fact, that now have a 23-month-old son who is thriving on a plant-based diet alongside his mama.

Welcome, I am so happy to share with you our top 10 kitchen activities. In a world where home-cooked meals equal a healthier family, teaching kids to cook is a critical element of parenting. It’s never too late, or too early, to begin the learning curve in the kitchen. Teaching children the basics of cooking is a great way to broaden their knowledge of food, growth, and nutrition in a practical way.

Hemp or Cannabis sativa is a top ten Superfood according to many of the experts in food science today. Think of Cannabis sativa like kale (red russian, leaf, dino), there are many varieties (hemp, indica, sativa, or hybrids) which have different variations of nutrients.

Fluoride dangers are real in fact these two (Harvard International, National Library of Medicine) studies can prove that it is in fact a neurotoxin which should be avoided at all cost. Fluoride can damage health and fertility, destroy bones and teeth, and cause early puberty in children. It has been linked to thyroid issues, bone damage, arthritis, lower IQ, brain damage, alzheimer’s, destroying the male reproductive system and it is poison. In fact on toothpaste labels it says to call poison control if ingested.

Inspired by The Unconventional Baker and tonight’s Full Pink Moon (Get Your 2019 Moon Guide Here) Elemental growth brings you this delicious vegan, gluten-free and raw dessert.

This is such a simple, filling and uplifting meal. It has everything, including the rainbow and even the kids will enjoy it. Simply chop and massage your kale with olive oil and Himalayan sea salt. Add some red onion, carrot, yellow pepper, broccoli, raisins, purple garlic, cooked rice/quinoa, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds and mix it all up.

This is such a simple and refreshing seasonal recipe that includes lemon, maple syrup, frozen strawberries and banana. The best part is that all the ingredients are in season, which mean, local, nutrient-dense, fresh and great deals.

Happy Friday, this is our second spring recipe of the season and last Friday before we begin Elemental Growth’s Spring Clean Group Coaching Event. This is a 28 day event that I host online for our members and readers. The Facebook Group is free and includes a lineup of keynote speakers and your Spring Free Food & Medicine Guide. Members receive a ton more which you can learn about here: https://elementalgrowth.org/events/

You may be avoiding eggs because your allergic, vegan or don’t believe in factory farming/have access to farm fresh eggs.

Burdock has been an important botanical in Western folk herbalism and traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. The root, leaf, and seed are used to make medicine. In tea or tincture Burdock can increase urine flow, kill germs, reduce fever, and “purify” their blood. Other times we apply burdock directly to the skin for wrinkles, dry skin (ichthyosis), acne, psoriasis, and eczema.