The Dirt on Spring Cleaning + Products
WHAT ARE YOU CLEANING WITH?
Open those windows and breathe in that fresh spring air! Spring is here, it’s time to thinking about our spring cleaning checklists. The nice weather brings on motivation for a fresh start. So let’s get to it! Before you reach for those cleaners and get to work, let’s do a little digging into those ingredients, shall we?
Did you know? In 2000, cleaning products were responsible for nearly 10% of all toxic exposures reported to U.S. Poison Control Centers, accounting for 206,636 calls. Of these, 120,434 exposures involved children under six who can swallow or spill cleaners stored or left open inside the home. With no federal regulations on ingredients in household products, the only way we can protect our families is to learn how to read labels ourselves.
Top 4 ingredients to avoid and why.
Read more...WHAT ARE YOU CLEANING WITH?
Open those windows and breathe in that fresh spring air! Spring is here, it’s time to thinking about our spring cleaning checklists. The nice weather brings on motivation for a fresh start. So let’s get to it! Before you reach for those cleaners and get to work, let’s do a little digging into those ingredients, shall we?
Did you know? In 2000, cleaning products were responsible for nearly 10% of all toxic exposures reported to U.S. Poison Control Centers, accounting for 206,636 calls. Of these, 120,434 exposures involved children under six who can swallow or spill cleaners stored or left open inside the home. With no federal regulations on ingredients in household products, the only way we can protect our families is to learn how to read labels ourselves.
Top 4 ingredients to avoid and why.
best homemade Mac and cheese
Creamy and delicious mac and cheese is sure to please gluten and dairy free friends and family at the next potluck!
Macaroni and cheese is a comfort food that everyone can enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 8 oz package of gluten free noodles (we love spirals
- 2 tbsp dairy free butter alternative
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp of gluten free flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 cups of gluten free oat milk
- 8 oz of crumbly goat feta cheese
homemade GLuten-Free Chili Powder
With basic spices in your kitchen you can make chili powder in minutes. Use this homemade gluten-free chili powder for my taco seasoning recipe or any other recipes calling for chili powder.
Most single spices are gluten-free but the spice blends and packets often contain wheat or gluten along with other additional ingredients and chemicals we want to avoid. Make chili powder in minutes!
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2-1 tsp cayene (if you want this on the hotter side go with 1 tsp)
Easy to make guacamole
The easiest homemade guacamole ever! My family loves guac with chips, tacos, burritos, veggies, gluten-free crackers and more.
Three reasons to have avocados tonight!
1. Avocados are packed with healthy and monounsaturated fat to keep joints happy.
2. Avocados are high in fiber to keep the digestive tract healthy.
3. Nutrient rich in vitamins C, E, K and B6, and folate.
2. Avocados are high in fiber to keep the digestive tract healthy.
3. Nutrient rich in vitamins C, E, K and B6, and folate.
Ingredients
- 2 Avocados cut and pitted
- 1 tbsp chopped onion
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 c packed cilantro leaves
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Quinoa Lime Salad
The perfect gluten-free salad to make ahead for your next picnic, bbq, taco night, potluck or lunch on the go!
