Simple Doesn't Mean Easy

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  • 12 Appliances that Make Real Food Convenient (S4, E3)

    Making Real Food Convenient with these 12 appliances that I love (S4, E3)

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    Find links to my personal models of these 12 appliances (and more of my favorites) right here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/

    Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to episode 1 for how to use it) here: SoulyRested.com/pantry

    Check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on many products I’m talking about today (the grain mill, sprout garden, blender, vacuum sealer, and dehydrator). But hurry—only for a limited time!


    For free e-course on dehydrating: SoulyRested.com/dehydrate

    For free e-course on sprouting: SoulyRested.com/sprouts

    For free e-course on milling fresh flour: SoulyRested.com/flour

    For free e-course on kombucha: go to SoulyRested.com/kombuchaproducts and enter your email for free kombucha recipes. The course starts there.


    Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)


    And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast


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    And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

    45 min
  • How a freezer ups your game & why I have 4 (S4, E2)

    Making Real Food Convenient by using the freezer to its full potential (S4, E2)

    Don’t miss out on the $10 off $50 at my favorite seed company EVER: https://soulyrested.com/seeds/

    Recipe for my Freezer Biscuits: https://soulyrested.com/2018/06/05/make-amazingly-easy-freezer-biscuits/

    Find my ice cream maker (& all my favorite tools in my kitchen) right here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/

    Grab the free resource we talked about last episode here: SoulyRested.com/pantry

    Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

    As always, check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on products I love.


    And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast


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    And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.


    39 min
  • The most important thing to making real food convenient (S4, E1)

    Season Four: Making Real Food Convenient

    Today we’re talking about the most important thing to do if you want to be able to make real food conveniently. But I’m also sharing an extensive, totally free resource with you to make this happen. Right away.

    Go to SoulyRested.com/pantry

    Today’s episode is sponsored by True Leaf Market… my absolute favorite seed company. Go to SoulyRested.com/seeds to take advantage of the generous special offer, just for podcast listeners.


    Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

    As always, check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on products I love.


    And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast


    To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to soulyrested.com/podcast and click “itunes”


    To access my Subscriber Resource Library go here: https://soulyrested.com/snag-free-ebooks/

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    And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

    23 min
  • Is Tea a Healthy Choice?... The answer's not as easy as you might think (Season 3, Episode 13)

    Today we’re sitting down with the Director of Operations of a large tea company and asking her some tough questions… what are the PROVABLE health claims of tea? How many kinds of teas are there, where are they grown, and what sets them apart? What makes some teas taste bitter? And what does it REALLY mean when a tea lists “Natural Ingredients” in the ingredients?

    This episode will inspire you to truly be your own advocate and know with certainty if you are giving your family healthy drink options.

    Go here to read information from our two tea-related episodes: Is Tea a Healthy Choice? 3 Things You Need to Know About Your Teas

    Want to know my family’s absolute favorite tea choices and even snag some recipes for making delicious cups and pitchers full of tea (hot and iced)? Go to soulyrested.com/teas

    Please check out the amazing sponsor of this episode (and a long list of all my favorite teas and tea products, not to mention a GREAT COUPON CODE) right here: soulyrested.com/teas

    Sign up for FREE resources for making your own carbonated, delicious drink at home (as well as lots of our family’s favorite recipes) at soulyrested.com/kombucha

    You can also go directly to positivelytea.com and use code SOULYRESTED to enjoy 10% off your entire order.


    Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

    As always, check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on products I love.


    And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast


    To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to soulyrested.com/podcast and click “itunes”


    To access my Subscriber Resource Library go here: https://soulyrested.com/snag-free-ebooks/

    Please join me on SoulyRested.com ( https://soulyrested.com/ ) as well as:

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    And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

    1 hr 2 min
  • 3 Things You Need to Ask About the Tea You Drink (Season 3, Episode 12)

    Today we’re talking about my favorite drink. Ever. It’s a great substitute for the not-good soda we talked about last episode, but it’s NOT a healthy option if you don’t know these 3 things that we’re talking about today.

    Please check out the amazing sponsor of this episode (and a long list of all my favorite teas and tea products, not to mention a GREAT COUPON CODE) right here: soulyrested.com/teas

    Sign up for FREE resources for making your own carbonated, delicious drink at home (as well as lots of our family’s favorite recipes) at soulyrested.com/teas

    You can also go directly to positivelytea.com and use code SOULYRESTED to enjoy 10% off your entire order.

    The USDA research we’ve been talking about all season: https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/80400530/pdf/DBrief/12_fiber_intake_0910.pdf


    Find out the details about that third-party research analysis I mentioned by Glaucus Research Research that found carcinogens in teas: https://www.laweekly.com/high-levels-of-pesticides-found-in-celestial-seasonings-tea/


    Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

    Cancer facts and figures for 2019: https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/cancer-facts-figures-2019.html


    The scientific study from Tufts that I mention in almost every episode of this season: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190522141814.htm


    As always, check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on products I love.


    And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast


    To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to soulyrested.com/podcast and click “itunes”


    To access my Subscriber Resource Library go here: https://soulyrested.com/snag-free-ebooks/

    Please join me on SoulyRested.com ( https://soulyrested.com/ ) as well as:

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    And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

    28 min
  • One Drink We Need to Ditch--why & how (Season 3, Episode 11)

    Today we’re talking about one drink we really all should consider ditching, how the manufacturers make sure we are quickly addicted to it, and the negative impacts it has on our health.

    But don’t worry, we also talk about how to find good alternative drinks that you and your family will love and we break down 3 distinct options, hoping that at least one is perfect for you.


    Please check out the amazing sponsor of this episode (and a long list of all my favorite teas and tea products, not to mention a GREAT COUPON CODE) right here: soulyrested.com/teas


    Sign up for FREE resources for making your own carbonated, delicious drink at home (as well as lots of our family’s favorite recipes) at soulyrested.com/teas


    The USDA research we’ve been talking about all season: https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/80400530/pdf/DBrief/12_fiber_intake_0910.pdf


    The study I mentioned, performed by the Université de Bordeaux, that found sugar was similar to cocaine in its effect on the brain: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23719144/


    The Boston University study that links diet soda to stroke and dementia: https://www.cnn.com/2017/04/20/health/diet-sodas-stroke-dementia-study/index.html


    Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

    Cancer facts and figures for 2019: https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/cancer-facts-figures-2019.html


    The scientific study from Tufts that I mention in almost every episode of this season: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190522141814.htm


    As always, check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on products I love.


    And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast


    To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to soulyrested.com/podcast and click “itunes”


    To access my Subscriber Resource Library go here: https://soulyrested.com/snag-free-ebooks/

    Please join me on SoulyRested.com ( https://soulyrested.com/ ) as well as:

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    And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.




    40 min
  • Two things we should be eating TWICE as much of (Season 3, Episode 10)

    Today we’re talking about the two things we should be eating TWICE as much of. And some simple ways to make sure we incorporate more in our diets.

    Please check out the amazing sponsor of this episode (and a long list of all my favorite teas and tea products, not to mention a GREAT COUPON CODE) right here: soulyrested.com/teas

    For a limited time–take $40 off my favorite grain mill ever with code HOMESTEAD right here: https://shrsl.com/31dpd

    Sign up for FREE sprouting resources: soulyrested.com/sprout

    Sign up for FREE How to Mill Fresh Flour ecourse right here: soulyrested.com/flour


    Snag that FREE Maple Sandwich Bread recipe here: soulyrested.com/maplebread


    The protein powder I mentioned: https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/nutritional-supplements/protein/meal-replacements/raw-meal-chocolate-organic/19018?package=NS0094&a_aid=bd9edf28fd


    More information on dehydrating tomatoes: https://soulyrested.com/2021/08/18/how-to-use-dehydrated-tomatoes/


    The USDA research I mentioned: https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/80400530/pdf/DBrief/12_fiber_intake_0910.pdf


    Preventable Cancer Burden Associated With Poor Diet in the United States: https://academic.oup.com/jncics/article/3/2/pkz034/5492023


    Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

    Cancer facts and figures for 2019: https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/cancer-facts-figures-2019.html


    The scientific study from Tufts that I mention in almost every episode of this season: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190522141814.htm


    As always, check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on products I love.


    And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast


    To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to soulyrested.com/podcast and click “itunes”


    To access my Subscriber Resource Library go here: https://soulyrested.com/snag-free-ebooks/

    Please join me on SoulyRested.com ( https://soulyrested.com/ ) as well as:

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    And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

    25 min
  • If you only do one thing to improve your family’s nutrition, this is it (Season 3, Episode 9)

    Today we’re talking about the one thing you should do to improve your family’s overall nutrition. It’s little—in a way—but it’s huge.

    We’ll break down what whole grains are, why they’re very important, list lots of simple ways to include more whole grains in your diet, and lots more, all in this episode.

    For a limited time–take $40 off my favorite grain mill ever with code HOMESTEAD right here: https://shrsl.com/31dpd

    Please check out the amazing sponsor of this episode (and a long list of all my favorite teas and tea products, not to mention a GREAT COUPON CODE) right here: soulyrested.com/teas

    Sign up for FREE How to Mill Fresh Flour ecourse right here: https://soulyrested.com/flour/


    Snag that Maple Sandwich Bread recipe here: https://soulyrested.com/maplebread


    Health benefits associated with Whole grains: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3078018/


    The oatmeal square cereal I mentioned: https://amzn.to/3FRwEMV


    Kayla and I show you both mills that we own (one is her favorite and one is mine) and compare them here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chPyVVyU9DU&t=83s


    And here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkjPuEOPVhc&t=556s


    This is the study I mentioned that shows increased whole grains in diet leads to lower risk of mortality: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25559238/


    Preventable Cancer Burden Associated With Poor Diet in the United States: https://academic.oup.com/jncics/article/3/2/pkz034/5492023


    Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

    Cancer facts and figures for 2019: https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/cancer-facts-figures-2019.html


    The scientific study from Tufts that I mention in almost every episode of this season: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190522141814.htm


    As always, check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on products I love.


    And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast


    To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to soulyrested.com/podcast and click “itunes”


    To access my Subscriber Resource Library go here: https://soulyrested.com/snag-free-ebooks/

    Please join me on SoulyRested.com ( https://soulyrested.com/ ) as well as:

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    And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.


    39 min
  • 5 Reasons I Don't Buy Meat at the Grocery Store (Season 3, Episode 8)

    This episode breaks down 5 reasons I’m not buying my meat at the grocery stores these days.


    Please check out the amazing sponsor of this episode (and a long list of all my favorite teas and tea products, not to mention a great coupon code) right here: soulyrested.com/teas


    To read all the information in this episode go here: https://soulyrested.com/2021/12/06/5-reasons-i-dont-buy-meat-at-the-grocery-store/


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    To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to soulyrested.com/podcast and click “itunes”


    I mention two books in this episode:

    Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

    Find The Gourmet Butcher’s Guide to Meat here: https://amzn.to/3pUIteE 


    Study on Preventable Cancer Burden Associated With Poor Diet in the United States:

    https://academic.oup.com/jncics/article/3/2/pkz034/5492023


    Cancer facts and figures for 2019: https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/cancer-facts-figures-2019.html


    The scientific study from Tufts that I mention in this episode: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190522141814.htm


    More information about ractopamine: https://www.randoxfood.com/ractopamine-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-banned-in-over-160-countries/


    As always, check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on products I love.


    And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast


    To access my Subscriber Resource Library go here: https://soulyrested.com/snag-free-ebooks/


    Please join me on SoulyRested.com ( https://soulyrested.com/ ) as well as:

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    youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOLRbLo4lnwJ2nPiL2xtB8g )


    And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.


    42 min
  • Lies the Pet Food Industry is Feeding Us (Season 3, Episode 7)

    Use code RESTED15 for sweet savings on amazing treats for your pets and find links to everything Bixby and Calpurnia absolutely love at SoulyRested.com/dog.


    This episode breaks down 4 reasons to consider offering our pets more real food in their diets and simple practical ways to do just that.


    We’ll talk about rendered, denatured meat and why pet food companies are allowed to use that in the kibble we feed our pets.


    We’ll talk about glucosamine and why our pets need more than they typically get, especially as they age.


    And we break down what a “functional” treat is for a pet.


    Trust me, it’s simpler than you might think to start feeding your pets healthier alternatives.


    To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to soulyrested.com/podcast and click “itunes”


    To access my Subscriber Resource Library go here: https://soulyrested.com/snag-free-ebooks/


    Please join me on SoulyRested.com ( https://soulyrested.com/ ) as well as:

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    youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOLRbLo4lnwJ2nPiL2xtB8g )


    Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)


    53 min

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