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Why I Started Eating Liver Every Day

I have always liked the taste of liver. I remember from my childhood, when my Nana or Mom would take me to a diner, I would always order the liver and onions. Imagine being a waiter and having the six year old at your table order the liver and onions? Ha! I am grateful I ate liver as a child, it broadened my pallet and made consuming it later in life for its health benefits that much easier. So why did I start eating liver again as an adult in the first place? I was suffering from allergy symptoms, bad. I tried every recommendation under the sun, read endless articles, and listened to podcasts on my commutes to and from work. My functional medicine doctor suggested I stop eating dairy. I had already stopped consuming gluten and was following a "primal" way of eating. I loved my raw cheeses and full fat yogurts. I had a hard time going dairy free but now that I am, I can't imagine all the obstacles I would still be facing and barriers I would not be able to break thro...

Instant Pot Pumpkin Bison Chili

I know it is a little early but.. who doesn't love a good pumpkin recipe? This recipe came to me while we were preparing for our move; I was trying to eat all the food in my fridge and freezer like I was trying to place first in the Nathan's hot dog eating contest! Okay maybe not that intense.. I found a bag of frozen pumpkin from pumpkin and apple picking season last year and it was just the right amount to make a chili! Score! This chili came out just the way I like it, meaty and saucy, where all the ingredients are the same size and the fat from the beef pools together with the other liquids making a savory meaty sauce. Can you taste it right now? Try out this recipe and if you do not have an Instant Pot no worries! This recipe can also be made stovetop or in a slow cooker. Tag me in your recipe creations using #HealthyAFay, enjoy! Instant Pot Pumpkin Bison Chili Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4-8 Ingredients: 1tbsp coo...