Here are 10 books that have been instrumental in getting me to change the way I view food and dieting.

1)  Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats

This was the very first book I read about five years ago that started me down the path.  Obviously, it’s been a slow process–because I didn’t embrace many of the ideas in this book until within the past year.  Honestly, I felt overwhelmed by the amount of information the first time I read it and put it aside.  I’ve been rereading it though, and I’m excited to try out the recipes!

2)  The Diet Cure

This book I just found in the last month, but it is one of the best I’ve seen as far as cravings, the cause of those cravings, and practical ways to help.  If you have struggled with your weight, your moods, depression, allergies, or autoimmune-type diseases, I would HIGHLY recommend this book.

3)  The Inflammation Syndrome: Your Nutrition Plan for Great Health, Weight Loss, and Pain-Free Living

This book helped me realize for the first time that the food is medicine.  Instead of spending money on medicine and healthcare, I realized I needed to spend more money on food–real food that doesn’t cause inflammation in my body.  The grocery budget was upped after reading this one!

4)  Practical Paleo

I still go back-and-forth with some of the Paleo information.  I’m eating Paleo right now, but I think I’m more along the lines of a traditional foods kind of approach (AKA Nourishing Traditions–#1 above).  I do like the recipes in this book, and the guides are really helpful, too.

5)  It Starts with Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways

I credit the Whole30 with helping me break my addiction to sugar.  It’s a really powerful program, and if you can stick to it without cheating, you will see (and feel) amazing benefits.  Don’t cheat though, or you have to start your Whole30 over again!!

6)  Made to Crave

This is really a powerful little book that will guide you to understand some of the spiritual issues of food–overeating, cravings, etc.  You can see my series on Made to Crave here.

7) Eat Like a Dinosaur: Recipe & Guidebook for Gluten-free Kids

This has gluten-free and dairy-free recipes that my kids actually like!

8) Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome

If you are to a point where you are “tired and wired” all the time, you might want to check your adrenal function. I had some of the strangest (I thought) symptoms, but when I read this book, I realized I wasn’t so crazy…and I was struggling with the beginning stages of adrenal fatigue. Thankfully, I found an excellent functional medicine doctor who is helping me heal from this!

9) Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health

This is a helpful book about the effects of gluten. I just borrowed it, so it’s not one I have in my library, but it does contain some beneficial recipes and info.

10) Clean — Expanded Edition: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body’s Natural Ability to Heal Itself

This is a book on detoxing your body. I haven’t made it through a full detox yet, but that’s on the agenda for this summer. I won’t be using his kit or anything, but you can do the full program with just regular, organic foods. I’ll share more once I make it through the program!

11) In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto

This is a bonus one I added!  This book also got me on the road to real food.  Food that my great-great-grandmother would recognize as food!

Do you have a favorite book you recommend about real food or natural health?

 

This post is part of the 10 in 10 Blog Hop from iHomeschool Network.  Be sure to check out the other posts from my blogging friends!

Free eBooks:

How to Be Gluten Free

Does Prayer Change Things? (Crucial Questions Series) (There are quite a few of these in the series that are free)

KiteReaders Classics – The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies

Discount eBooks:

The Gluten Free Baking Mix Cookbook – $0.99 (This eBook is written by the author of Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures, a blog I like to follow and find recipes from. She is donating a portion of the proceeds to help those affected by the tornado in Moore, OK. It’s available for just $0.99 through today, May 22.)

Fresh from the Farmstand Cookbook (Everyday Cookbook Collection) – $1.99

Idol Lies – $3.99

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Get a FREE photo calendar from Shutterfly.com using the code FBDADCALS at check out.  Standard shipping on this item comes to $5.99.  This offer ends today, 5/22/13!

Don’t forget about the FREE personalized address labels deal from Shutterfly that ends today as well!

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

My heart breaks for all the families affected from the terrible tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma.  Oklahoma is my home state and I held my breath until I heard back from my extended family members that live in Moore.  The picture above is an image just a half mile away from my aunt and uncle’s home that thankfully went untouched.  I know many were not so fortunate.  Praying  for those that are currently suffering from this terrible tragedy.   I just can not even image.

Surviving the Stores has rounded up several reputable organizations that are contributing to the Moore , Oklahoma disaster relief.  Below is a list of local and national disaster relief organizations you can contribute to that will aid those affected by providing  food, clothing, and other necessities during their current state of crisis:

Local Organizations:

• Journey Church – This is a Norman, Oklahoma based church that is accepting donations and providing resources to those in need. They are located at I-35 and Tecumseh. Click the link for a list of items needed for donation as well as a link to give financially. 100% of donations will go to helping those in the Moore, Oklahoma disaster.
• Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief – Provides tree removal services, laundry services, and meals to victims of the disaster.

National Organizations:

• Salvation Army – You can donate to the Oklahoma City chapter by texting STORM to 80888 to send a $10 donation to help with the Moore, Oklahoma relief fund.
• Samaritan’s Purse – Samaritan’s Purse has people on the ground right now responding to the tragedy. You can donate to their US Disaster Relief Fund and specify for it to go to the Moore, Oklahoma tragedy.

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Toluna is one of the better survey companies (in my opinion), and they are currently accepting applications. You can earn from $1-$5 for each survey you complete. You’ll also have opportunities to test out full-size products and give your opinion on them.

Find out more about Toluna here.

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Today only, subscribe to Outside magazine for only $4.99 per year (74% off)!  You can order up to 2 years at this price.  Just enter the coupon code MOTHERHOOD  at check out.

This offer expires on Wednesday, 05/22/13, at 11:59 PM EST.

Here are the coupon match-ups I see at Dillons this week!  Let me know if you see something I’ve missed, and I will gladly give you credit!  For more about shopping at Dillons, check out my Dillons 101 post here.  Remember:  Prices and advertised sales may vary by location.

Always remember to check your ad for things you need as I don’t include every single item in my match-ups.  Feel free to use the coupon database or find other printable coupons at Red Plum, Coupon Network, and Coupons.com.  You’ll also want to check out the Ibotta app for special offers!

**Present in-ad or online coupon this weekend (5/24-5/26) to earn 2X Fuel Points on qualified purchases.

Buy 3, Save $3 Instantly on Kellogg’s Products at Check-out (with your Shopper’s Card)

Don’t forget to sign up with Kellogg’s Family Rewards to get some extra coupons, too!

Special K Cereal – $1.99
Kellogg’s FiberPlus Bars or Special K Bars $1/2 05/13/2013 Coupons.com (exp 06/03/2013)
Final Price:  $1.49

Special K Bars or Crisps – $1.99
Kelloggs Bars, Special K Crisps, Keebler or Sunshine Multi-packs $1/3 04/06/2013 Kroger
eCoupon (exp 06/29/2013)
Kellogg’s Special K Cereal Bars, Pastry Chips and/or Granola Bars, 5+ count $1/3 05/05/2013 RP Insert
Kellogg’s Special K Cereals, 11+ oz $1/3 05/05/2013 RP Insert
Final Price:  $1.67 each WYB3

Special K Chips or Crackers – $1.99
Kellogg’s Special K Crackers and/or Chips, 3.48+ oz $1/2 05/05/2013 RP Insert
Kellogg’s Special K Crackers, Cracker Chips or Popcorn Chips $0.70/1 05/06/2013 Coupons.com (exp 06/03/2013)
Final Price:  $0.99

Special K Breakfast Flatbread – $4.49

Special K Protein Bars – $4.49
Kellogg’s Special K Protein Meal Bars, Snack Bars, Shakes and/or Water Mixes, 4+ count $1.50/2 05/05/2013 RP Insert
Kellogg’s Special K Protein Products, 4 ct+ $1.50/2 05/05/2013 Kellogg’s (exp 06/10/2013)
Final Price:  $3.74 each WYB2

Frozen and Refrigerated:

Pork Loin Back Ribs – $3.29 lb.

Kroger Boneless Chicken Breasts – $1.99 lb.

Bar-S Franks – $0.75
Bar-S Beef Franks $0.75/1 05/20/2013 Redplum.com (exp 06/03/2013)
Bar-S Beef Franks $0.75/1 05/19/2013 Dillons eCoupon (exp 06/16/2013)
Final Price: FREE

Ribeye Steaks – $6.99 lb.

Ground Round – $3.29 lb.

Johnsonville Brats – $3.49
Johnsonville Brat and Italian Burger $1/1 05/08/2013 Printable Rolling

Popsicle Frozen Treats or Cool Whip – $1
Popsicle Products Items $1/2 03/14/2013 Operation in Touch Rolling
Final Price: $0.50 each WYB2

Kroger Shrimp – $4.99 lb.

Kroger Tilapia Filets – $8.99 (2.5 lbs.)

Hillshire Farm Lunch Meat – $3
Hillshire Farm Lunchmeat $0.50/2 04/28/2013 Dillons eCoupon (exp 06/25/2013)
Final Price: $2.75 each WYB2

Johnsonville Smoked Sausage – $2.99
Johnsonville Smoked or Cooked Sausage $0.75/1 03/14/2013 All You, March 2013 (exp 05/31/2013)

Ball Park Franks – $1.50
Ball Park Franks $0.75/2 05/05/2013 RP Insert
Final Price: $1 each WYB2

Hebrew National Beef Franks – $3

Kroger Value Chicken Leg Quarters – $0.59 lb.

Yoplait Yogurt – $0.50
Yoplait Yogurt Cups, Void in LA, NJ, ND, NV & TN $0.40/6 05/22/2013 Coupons.com (exp 06/03/2013)
Yoplait Yogurt, Includes Original, Light, Light Thick & Creamy, Thick & Creamy, Whips, Lactose Free, oor Simplait $0.40/6 05/04/2013 SavingStar (exp 05/31/2013)

Smart Ones Entree – $2
Weight Watchers Smart Ones, frozen product $3/10 05/05/2013 RP Insert
Weight Watchers Smart Ones $5/12 04/28/2013 Heinz Rolling
Weight Watchers Smart Ones Frozen Products $4/10 02/12/2013 Eat Your Best Rolling

Turkey Hill Tea – $1.25
Turkey Hill, half gallon+ $1/1 05/12/2013 RP Insert
Turkey Hill Iced Tea or Fruit Drink, half-gallon $0.35/1 03/06/2013 Turkey Hill (exp 05/31/2013)
Final Price: $0.25

Country Crock Spread – $2.98
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter or Country Crock, excludes Country Crock pumpkin spice, cinnamon or honey flavored spreads $0.30/1 05/20/2013 Redplum.com (exp 06/03/2013)
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Product or Country Crock Spread, Excluding Pumpkin $0.30/1 05/19/2013 Dillons eCoupon (exp 06/21/2013) Final Price:  $2.38

Grocery:

Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip – $2.99
Kraft Miracle Whip Dressing, 12 oz+ $1/1 02/11/2013 Facebook Rolling
Final Price: $1.99

Nabisco Snack Crackers or Pepperidge Farm Cookies – $2
Nabisco, cookie or cracker products, 6.5 oz+ $0.75/2 05/19/2013 SS Insert
Final Price: $1.50 each WYB2

Country Time or Kool-Aid Drink Mix – $1
Country Time Drink Mixes $1/2 04/21/2013 SS Insert
Rubbermaid Beverage Container AND (1) Kool-Aid, Country Time, or Crystal Light Drink Mix, excluding envelopes $1.50/2 05/19/2013 SS Insert
Final Price:  $0.50 each WYB2

Hunt’s Ketchup or Kraft BBQ Sauce – $1

Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce – $1
Sweet Baby Rays Barbecue Sauce $1/2 05/19/2013 SS Insert
Final Price: $0.50 each WYB2

Heinz Ketchup or Kraft Salad Dressing – $2
Heinz Tomato Ketchup Blended with Real Jalapeno $0.50/1 05/08/2013 Coupons.com (exp 06/03/2013)
Heinz Ketchup $0.25/1 05/19/2013 SS Insert
Final Price: $1

Keebler Cookies – $2
Keebler Cookies, 6.6 oz+ $0.50/2 05/12/2013 RP Insert
Keebler Chips Deluxe Triple Chocolate Chips Cookies $0.50/1 05/12/2013 RP Insert
Final Price: $1

Post Cereal – $2.69
Post Shredded Wheat, 10 oz+ $2/1 04/28/2013 SS Insert
Post Pebbles Cereal or Treats, 6+ oz $0.70/1 04/14/2013 SS Insert
Post Sesame Street Cereal $0.75/1 05/19/2013 SS Insert
Final Price:  $0.69 (if Shredded Wheat is included)

Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad – $1.50
Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes $0.50/2 05/22/2013 Coupons.com (exp 06/03/2013)
Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes $0.50/2 05/05/2013 Dillons eCoupon (exp 06/30/2013)
Final Price: $1 each WYB2
Produce:

Driscoll’s Strawberries (16 oz) – $1.88

Whole Seedless Watermelon – $4.49

Sweet Corn – $0.40 per ear

Large Oranges – $0.33 each

Mini-Peeled Carrots – $0.99

Apples – $0.99 lb.

Kroger Idaho Potatoes – $1.99 (5 lb. bag)

Mini Sweet Peppers – $1.99 lb.

Natural & Organic:

Simple Truth Organic Salad – $2.99 (5 oz)

Organic Bananas – $0.59 lb.

Organic Strawberries – $2.99 lb.

Kettle Chips – $2
Kettle Brand Potato Chips, 8 oz+ $1/1 03/29/2013 Banner (exp 06/30/2013)
Final Price: $1

thinkThin Bar or Simple Truth Water – $1

Santa Cruz Organic Lemonade or Simple Truth Veggie Stix or Chips – $1.50

Nature’s Path Granola Cereal – $2.69

Amy’s Entrees – $3.99
Amy’s Frozen Meal $1.50/1 05/03/2013 Facebook (exp 05/31/2013)
Final Price: $2.49

Horizon Organic Milk (6 pack) – $5.69

Back to Nature Cookies – $2.50

Simple Truth Organic Butter – $3.99

Simple Truth Organic Spring Mix – $3.99 (16 oz)

IZZE Sparkling Juice or Martinelli’s Lemonade – $1
Martinelli’s Lemonade, 10 oz $1.50/1 05/22/2013 Dillons eCoupon (exp 07/12/2013)
Final Price: Free

Other:

Cottonelle Bath Tissue or Viva Paper Towels – $6.49
Cottonelle Toilet Paper, 9-pack or (2) 4 pas $0.50/1 05/12/2013 SS Insert
Viva Paper Towels Big Rolls, 6 rolls+ $1/1 04/28/2013 Facebook Rolling
Final Price: $5.49

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent – $2.99
Arm & Hammer Ultra Power 4X Liquid Detergent, 45 oz+ $0.50/1 04/17/2013 Dillons eCoupon (exp 06/22/2013)
Arm & Hammer, 4X concentrated detergent, 45 oz+ $1/1 04/14/2013 SS Insert
Arm & Hammer, liquid or powder detergent or fabric softener sheets $0.75/2 04/14/2013 SS Insert
Final Price:  $1.99

Coppertone Sun Care – $5.99
Coppertone Suncare Product $1/1 01/04/2012 Coppertone Rolling
Final Price: $4.99

Colgate Total Mouth Wash – $2.99
Colgate Total Mouthwash, 8 oz+ $0.75/1 05/13/2013 Colgate Rolling
Colgate Mouthwash, 8 oz+ $1/1 05/19/2013 SS Insert
Final Price: $1.99

Dial Soap – $0.88
Dial Hand Soap, Foaming or Bar 3 pack $0.35/1 04/28/2013 RP Insert
Dial Complete Foaming Hand Soaps $1/2 12/27/2012 Facebook Rolling
Final Price: $0.18

Sundown Vitamins – B1G1 FREE
Sundown Naturals Vitamin or Supplement Product $1/1 05/05/2013 Redplum.com (exp 06/03/2013)
Sundown Naturals Vitamins or Supplements $1/1 05/02/2013 Coupons.com (exp 06/03/2013)
Sundown Naturals Vitamin or Supplement $1/1 05/05/2013 RP Insert

If you have a Costco near you, this looks like a great deal!

Zulily is having some other excellent sales today–but I may be biased.  There are deals on KidCraft, Sprout Non-Toxic Nail Polish, various kids’ shoes and clothing, and more!

Free eBooks:

House Mommy’s Boredom Busters – 201 Fun Things to Do With Kids!

Freelance Writing Bootcamp: Learn How You Can Make Money From Home Freelance Writing Online

Paleo Slow Cooker Soups and Stews- Healthy Gluten Free Recipes for your Slow Cooker/Crockpot

Discount eBooks:

How to Debt-Proof Your Marriage – $2.55

Reluctant Entertainer, The: Every Woman’s Guide to Simple and Gracious Hospitality – $1.99

The Case for Christ: A Journalist’s Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus – $2.99

Here are a few good deals you can grab at Target this week!  Thanks to Stetching a Buck for compiling sharing the list!

Frozen Treats: Fruttare Fruit Bars (4 or 6 pk), Ben & Jerry’s (16 oz), Breyers Ice Cream (1.5 qt) – $3.25/ea
Get a $5 Target Gift Card wyb 5
Use $1/1 Fruttare, multi-pack
PLUS
Use $1/1 Fruttare Frozen Fruit Bars, 4 or 6 pk, TARGET coupon
Final Price = $1.25-3.25/ea; It’s like getting 5 for as little as $0.25/ea with gift card

Market Pantry Fruit Snacks – $1.69/ea
Use $1/2 Market Pantry Fruit Snacks, TARGET coupon
Final Price = $1.19/ea wyb 2

Starbucks Bagged Coffee (11 or 12 oz) – $7.99/ea
Get a FREE $10 Starbucks Gift Card wyb 4 bagged coffees listed (VIA, Frappuccino others included in promo)
Use $2/2 Starbucks Coffee, 11 oz+ 05/12/2013 SS Insert (exp 07/12/2013)
Final Price = $6.99/ea wyb 2; It’s like getting 4 for as little as $4.49/ea with gift card

Banana Boat Sunscreen (8 oz Kids SPF 50, 6 oz Sport Coolzone SPF 50, select others) – $6.49/ea
Get a $5 Target Gift Card wyb 2 Banana Boat Items listed
Use $3/2 Banana Boat Sun Care product, 3 oz+, excludes lip balm 05/19/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/29/2013) or
Use $1/1 Banana Boat, 4 oz+, excludes Lip balm 04/21/2013 SS Insert (exp 06/02/2013) or
Use $1/1 or $2/1 Banana Boat Sun Care product, 3 oz+, excludes lip balm 05/19/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/29/2013)
PLUS
Use $2/2 Banana Boat TARGET COUPON or
Use $2/2 Banana Boat Kids TARGET Coupon
Final Price = $2.99-4.49/ea; It’s like getting 2 for $0.49-1.99/ea with gift card

Aveeno Foaming Cleanser (6 oz) or Daily Moisturizing Lotion (12 oz) – $6.49/ea
Get a $5 Target Gift Card wyb 3
Use $2/1 Aveeno Facial Care Product, excludes trial sizes and cleansing bars or
Use $2/2 Aveeno product, excludes cleansing bars, trial and 2.5 body lotion 04/07/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/30/2013) or
Use $2/2 Aveeno Product, excludes trial size, Bars and Body Lotion sizes or
Use $1/1 Aveeno product, excludes cleansing bars, trial and 2.5 body lotion 04/07/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/30/2013) or
Use $1/1 Aveeno Product, excludes trial size, Bars and Body Lotion sizes
Final Price = $4.49-5.49/ea; It’s like getting 3 for $2.82-3.82/ea with gift card

Pampers Gifts to Grow has a new code worth 10 points!  Log in and enter the code NLMAYFLOWER2013  by 6/4/13 to redeem. Thanks, Freebie Finding Mom!

If you’re not a part of Pampers Gifts to Grow, you can sign up for a FREE membership and get 100 Pampers points just for joining!  Points build up when you enter in codes off of purchased diapers, training pants, or wipes into your account.  Even if you don’t have a child in diapers, we report free codes you can use all the time.  Cash in your points for prizes and gift cards!