It seems that MCTs are all over the news. What's the real deal? You hear about possible health benefits of them, and you are not even sure what they stand for. MCTs are Medium Chain Triglycerides. They are unique because their chemical configuration enables them to be absorbed easily in...

  Redbookmag.com featured Carrington Farms Coconut Oil in their article featuring a list of naturally derived essential oils for your skin. The second oil listed as “the best ones to look for on store shelves” is coconut oil, “the all-natural miracle hydrator for your face, body, lips, cuticles—anywhere you want to relieve...

Back to school means back to packing school lunches. Yup, I said it! If you're like me, those words sent a shudder down your spine. What's a busy mom to do? I’ll tell you what I do… I remember that “Pretty Colors Feel Very Soothing.” Okay, okay. Now you're scratching your head and...

Flax Burger Prep time: ~15 mins Ingredients 1-pound thawed ground beef, lean ground turkey or bison, veal or your favorite meat. 2 tbsp finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic minced 2 tbsp Carrington Farms Organic Milled Flax Seed or 2 tbsp Carrington Farms Organic Flax Chia Blend 2 tbsp water 3/4...

Do you usually eat breakfast? The first meal of the day is often one that people skip for whatever reason. If you do, you're missing out, not only on delicious breakfast foods, but the health benefits that come with them. After sleeping all night, breakfast gets your day started. While your...

The CBD trend Whether you are an athlete, a teenager or an on-the-go parent, chances are you have heard of CBD - otherwise known as Cannabidiol. CBD can be found in stores, products and in the cultural center of America. Yet with a trend so widespread as CBD it is...

What’s All The Buzz About MCT? What’s the deal with MCT? It’s popping up everywhere. In bottles of oil on the supermarket shelves, in coffee, and even in MCT oil powder. But what exactly is it and what does it do? What is MCT? MCT stands for Medium Chain Triglyceride...

Seeds and whole grains are some of the natural whole foods that are great to add to your diet. Both are filled with fiber and other nutrients, so they help support the functioning of your body. Having minimally processed whole grains and seeds can provide a great boost to your...

When you are in the kitchen and whipping up a certain recipe, you'll find many things that call for butter. You probably use butter in desserts, to roast certain vegetables, or to slather on your toast. However, there is an alternative: organic ghee. If you have only ever used butter,...

Hello, Spring!! What an exciting time of year.  The birds are migrating back from their winter hiatus, flowers are starting to bloom and activities are picking up again!   It is also a good time to focus on your health. That’s why I reach for my favorite green smoothie. It’s chock full...

I always tell my clients, “You only get one body in this life…feed it well.” They always assume I mean from the head down. However, I truly mean eating well means eating for your whole body from head to feet. It’s commonly known that eating foods low in fat, high...

2020 has changed us all in so many ways. We have become diligent about hand washing, covering all open wounds, sneezing into our sleeve (if you dare sneeze at all), covering our cough, and, above all else, staying home if we feel sick. Granted, these are things we should have...

Hello 2023!!  January 18th was Women’s Healthy Weight Day so I figure it might be worth discussing what exactly you can do to get to or maintain a healthy weight!! Was your New Year’s Resolution to “get healthy?” Do you think it means that you will never enjoy what you...

Looking for an easy recipe to make for Thanksgiving that uses your new Carrington Farms coconut oil? In this easy roasted sweet potato side dish, coconut oil deepens the natural caramelized flavor of roasted sweet potatoes, and it adds a delicate subtle coconut flavor. Brown sugar and nutmeg sweeten the dish....

Flax from the blue-flowered plant crop grown mainly in cool, northern climates such as that of the western Canadian prairies and the northern plains of the US. The omega-3 fatty acid and fiber in flax are nutrients that help keep us healthy and well. The flax seed is one of...