Know Your Food With Wardee

How I Lost More Than 30 Pounds In 1 Year... with 100% Traditional Foods | Up until last May, I was working out regularly and watching my "carbs". Yet even though I'd been eating healthy for many years, I was still gaining a bit of weight each year. Then it all turned around. In the last year, I've lost more than 30 pounds. Here's how I did it... with 100% traditional foods. For links, transcript, and more, visit the show notes: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/113

Is it possible to eat a traditional diet with "homey foods"? Yes, it is. In today's podcast, I'm giving you four ways to think about it and go about it. Plus, a whole bunch of recipe ideas. Along with the tip of the week! Visit the show notes for links and more: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/112

Acid reflux, flatulence, constipation, belly bulge, oh my! Sameera H. recently wrote in, asking for help with all these. Since there's so much to say about it, I gave her question the whole show. Many of us have suffered (and are suffering) with these, even me from time to time. Here are natural tips for relief -- many of which have helped me and my family. Plus... the tip of the week! Links and more are at the show notes: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/111

Suffering from seasonal allergies? I can feel your pain. I have been a life-long allergy sufferer, some years bringing such suffering I couldn't function without medication. However, I am now allergy-free and have been for several years. In today's podcast, I'm going to share my story and how I healed my allergies, plus give you ideas for doing the same. Links and more are at the show notes: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/110

After having graduated over 500 Seed Citizens from their mobile Seed School, Bill and Belle from Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance are taking Seed School online. And you're invited... it all kicks off with a FREE online session on April 28, 2015. Plus... tip of the week from Lindsey and listener question from Nicole. For links and more, visit the show notes at: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/109

Want to hit your day hard and well? Don't neglect these 4 things -- plus my best ideas for nourishing, healthy, energizing breakfasts. Plus, the tip of the week comes from Katrina and a listener question from Naomi! Links and more at the show notes: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/108

We all have challenges we can't eliminate from our lives. However, the choices we make about how to care for ourselves can either help or sabotage our efforts to get through those obstacles triumphantly (in God's grace). In today's episode, I'm sharing the 5 steps I follow to start my day great. Plus, the tip of the week! Links and more at the show notes: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/107

Think you don't have enough time for sourdough? Think again. All you need are these special "no-wait" sourdough recipes. You'll go from starter to served in about a half hour. No waiting for dough to sour or ferment because the starter has already taken care of that. And... these are easy recipes, too! Plus... the tip of the week! Links and more at the show notes: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/106

They grew up gardening, each of them. One in the country, one in the city. And when they met and married, their common interest became their favorite past-time. Today, Holly joins me to share some really great tips about organic vegetable gardening. Listen in! Plus... the tip of the week! Visit the show notes for links and more --> http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/105

Crockpots are easy to use and hands-off, plus oh-so-portable. And today, we're going beyond regular uses -- here are 5 surprising ways to use your crockpot. Plus, a listener question from Michelle M. and the tip of the week! Links and more at the show notes: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/104

The #1 most common question I get is how to meal plan with traditional foods. But, important caveat -- without spending a lot of time or a ton of money on fancy foods. Here's how you can set up a meal plan that works for your family in 4 simple steps. Plus, the tip of the week! Visit the show notes for links and more: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/103

What if our children could develop true, valuable, marketable talent even before they leave our homes -- so when they are on their own, they are already passionate and successful experts in their fields? Jonathan Harris is committed to helping his children do just that. Also in today's episode... the tip of the week! For links and more, visit the show notes at http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/102

What if I told you there's a way to cook your food without any fuel costs, that it always turns out moist, and that it's as easy as cooking with your crockpot? It's all true when using the power of the sun and the All American Sun Oven. A special coupon for you, plus the tip of the week! Links and more at the show notes: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/101

And another episode focusing on questions about sourdough. Please keep them coming… I love to answer and help you! For links and more, visit the show notes at: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/100

I'm back answering listener questions! I don't know what I would do without all of you. It's truly a blessing to hear from you and be able to help you figure out this thing we embrace called Traditional Cooking. Plus... the tip of the week! Show notes and more at http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/99

Sick for years, Agatha finally learned she had Lyme Disease. But today, through natural healing and herbs, she’s completely recovered. And along the way, she discovered a passion for herbs. She’s got a refreshing common sense approach, sharing the best herbs, and how to gather, store, and use them — safely! Plus… the tip of the week! Show notes and more at http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/99

Homesteading “from scratch” in North Carolina, Melissa Jones and her family inspire us that we can accomplish amazing things with a simple determination to make do. They also produce a beautiful, free, online magazine just for homesteaders — From Scratch Magazine. Get to know Melissa and her family, plus more about the magazine, through this podcast. Plus… the tip of the week! For links and more, visit the show notes at http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/81

Happy New Year! In today's podcast, I'm sharing the highlights of 2014, and I talk about what I have in mind (Lord willing) for 2015, plus I share my "word" for 2015 and give you a printable of my favorite quote by Mother Theresa. But it doesn't stop there. No, this podcast requires your input, too! Plus, the tip of the week and the weekly listener question. Show notes and more at: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/97

I've received many questions about fermenting via email so I'm devoting this week's podcast to answering them: how to get started with a quart jar or on a budget, how to tell when a ferment is ready to store, how to store when you don't have fridge space, gluten-free sourdough pointers, ginger-carrots are slimy, fermented foods and candida/parasites, and dairy-free fermentation options. Plus... the tip of the week! Links and more at the show notes: http://KnowYourFoodPocast.com/96

I've received many questions about sourdough via email so I'm devoting this week's podcast to answering them: trouble rolling out tortillas and pizza crust, sourdough starter doesn't smell lovely, bread that's too heavy and dense, how to just get started, a low maintenance way to care for a starter, and I need to "see" how it's done. Plus... the tip of the week! http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/95