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Don’t Just Be... B. I’m Kelly Dick owner and practitioner for B. I am a Nationally Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified Health Specialist, and a Certified Natural Health Practitioner who specializes in balancing the body through food to help you achieve your best health now. But I didn’t get here by chance. Previously I worked for a national company as a Sales Trainer and in 2010 I moved to Charlotte to pursue my big break as their Sales and Marketing Director. Little did I know, however; that the move here would be the start of something totally different. Within two months of moving here, strange things began to happen for me. Traditionally a strong, healthy woman, I began to experience random symptoms and unexplainable illness. This continued for two full years. Every morning was a new experience and every day was a question mark of what would happen and what new symptoms would crop up. One day I would have a mystery rash, another day major muscle fatigue, a week later a migraine would trap me in my own house, and even worse there were days where I would wake up feeling perfectly well and by noon was struggling with a 103 fever. It was a nightmare in my own mind – but even more so it became a nightmare to my life and my relationships with others. Since I never knew what would happen or when I became a terrible friend. I’d make plans and almost as quickly as I made them, had to break them because I didn’t feel well or didn’t have the energy capacity. I was 32 years old and falling apart. I was taking 12 different prescriptions just to try and get by, and even then, it wasn’t working. At my final visit with a traditional doctor, things had gotten so bad that they were estimating six months until my immune system completely failed and I could be permanently hospitalized. And if that wasn’t enough – the final straw for me was when I filed my taxes that year and qualified for the medical credit. You know, the one that says you’ve spent over 10% of your annual income on medical bills – above and beyond what you had paid in co-pays and insurance premiums. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired, and most of all I was sick of being a terrible friend. My faith is very important to me… and in my experience, God calls us to love others and love them well. I wasn’t doing that. Nausea, the fevers, the migraines, the muscle aches, and the lack of energy – were keeping me from being a great friend and I had to stop it. So that’s where holistic wellness entered my life. I had spent much of my life thinking that holistic wellness was weird and that the doctors were quacks, but I was willing to try anything and wanted to change everything. I remember distinctly telling my first chiropractor that and even explaining to him that if he couldn’t help me I had decided that I would live out my days sick and give up on getting healthy. Of course, if you can’t tell… I can spare you the details of the rest. Changing the way I looked at food and nutrition saved my life. The littlest changes made the biggest impact. But those simple changes came from things I had never been told or taught. My experience taught me that life is hard, but balancing our bodies don’t have to be. So here I am, with new education, a new life, and a new passion – to teach others what I wish I had known back then. So if you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired. If you’re looking to get the extra pounds off and get your energy back. If you just want to get healthy so you can see your daughter walk down the aisle. You’ve come to the right place. Let me show you how to balance your body - so you don’t just “be” but you B.
03/04/2024
Thank you for your patience.
We are excited to announce that we have gotten our name back!
It was a long wait, but we are thrilled and look forward to bringing you more wonderful health, wellness and recipe content under our ACTUAL name, here on our original page.
Again, thank you for your patience and loyalty! And if you're on the search for a great healthy alternative to a favorite food - or a specific food group - be sure to drop a comment below and we'll see what we can cook up!!
02/01/2024
I can't remember when it was that I was first introduced to a Dutch Baby or Dutch Baby Pancake. I know it wasn't long ago... and I vaguely remember it being tied to a warm and cozy post from a friend who loves to homestead and is wonderful at it.
But - while sugar, flour, and butter are ABSOLUTELY delicious and I do fully believe in an 80/20 lifestyle - my cravings were thinking more along the lines of a once-a-week experience, and for that, I needed to find something healthier.
Enter this beautifully fluffy and delicious GLUTEN-FREE, GRAIN-FREE, and can even be adapted to dairy-free (just swap out the real butter for vegan) masterpiece. We made it fresh in the morning and topped with sliced berries for an amazing breakfast sucess!
Light, fluffy, easy to make, and delicious... ENJOY
(Oh and don't forget to come back and comment if you do try it - I love hearing your feedback and seeing if my favorite recipes are your favorites too!)
4 tablespoon butter
½ cup almond milk
½ cup heavy whipping cream alternative (or half and half)
4 eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup almond flour
⅓ cup coconut flour
¼ cup xylitol
¾ teaspoon salt
Optional: Fresh strawberries and blueberries for topping)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400.
Place the butter in a cast iron skillet and put it into the oven to melt.
While the butter is melting, add the wet ingredients to a blender.
Add the dry ingredients on top of the wet ingredients. Blend until smooth.
Remove hot pan from the oven.
Drizzle the batter into the pan on top of the melted butter.
Return to the oven and cook for 35 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
01/08/2024
Did you know that Sourdough bread is considered a healthier option when it comes to wheat-containing breads? This is because sourdough is a fermented food using fermented flour and water instead of yeast to create its fluffy texture. The fermentation process helps make calcium, phosphorus, and iron more available to the body. And according to a 2021 article in "MicroOrganisms" scientific journal - it can also lead to an increased number of prebiotic- and probiotic-like properties, which help improve gut health.
The catch is - it has to be REAL sourdough and unless you're making it at home in your own kitchen there are no guarantees that what you're getting is actually healthy. Unless... you do these three things:
- Avoid any form of added flavors, sourdough flavoring, or natural flavors! The fermentation in real sourdough is exactly what gives it the tangy flavor it's known for, so if they need to add that flavor - then it's likely that they don't have any ACTUAL fermentation in there.
- If there are additives in the bread, keep an eye out for some form of bacteria culture. Look for words like bacteria, culture or lactobacilli, Lactobacilluss." These are the prebiotics and probiotics that develop during fermentation and support the gut biome.
- Look for clean ingredients! Avoid added sugars, processed oils, and preservatives. And stick to the old adage "if you don't know what it is and can't pronounce it, you probably shouldn't be eating it."
01/03/2024
One of the things that seem to go hand in hand is New Year's and questions about supplements... this year, one of the big questions we've been getting is about whether Collagen or Gelatin is the better option for improving overall wellness. So let's look at the details...
Not only do both collagen and gelatin host a long list of health benefits, but they are extremely diverse and can be used in a variety of recipes. So what makes them different?
Gelatin and collagen contain the same amino acids their benefits are highly similar. Decreased joint pain, improved gut health, glowing skin, a reduction in hunger, and improved bone strength are just some of the benefits that have been studied for these two powerhouse products.
The main difference: Processing. Gelatin is a form of hydrolyzed collagen... which is a fancy way of saying it's a part of collagen that has been broken down. It is found when collagen is cooked down and done using hot water and acid solutions. So, you have to be careful with the brand of gelatin you purchase - because like most foods and supplements, the less processing it goes through the better it is for your health. However; because gelatin is a type of collagen that has been broken down, some individuals find it easier to digest and absorb.
Gelatin is more suited for cooking in dishes like jellies, soups, candies, and desserts... and collagen tends to be more for drinks or smoothies. Both gelatin and collagen are widely available in supplement form and are highly versatile. But in all honestly, we've used both for cooking as well as drinking as well as had numerous clients do the same - and we've all enjoyed the benefits either way!
01/02/2024
Hello to all our wonderful followers...
If you're looking at this post with a question mark in your mind or on your face, don't worry - you're not alone.
Unfortunately, it appears my friendly little hacker friends are at it again and have changed the business name on this page. Don't worry - it's still me, we are still B. Well Charlotte (not Ad Support Team) and the recipe I posted earlier today is still DELICIOUS.
I do want to let you know that the page has been secured and I am working to get the name back... it will just take a bit because well... Meta.
Thanks again for all your continued support and your grace with our technical issues... now let's consider the bumps in the new year complete and get back to our yummy treats and wellness education!
01/02/2024
To fuel the body, fuel the brain, and keep you fuller longer - a healthy breakfast should always contain both protein and a healthy fat. So it's no wonder this recipe is known as "Breakfast Cookies" and a staple in our kitchen for those days when we have to take breakfast with us out the door.
But did you also know that pumpkin and chia seeds are natural binders for mold and toxins?
With this recipe, you can get your sweet fix, detox your system while doing so, AND still make it to the gym/school/office on time... so give it a try and drop a comment below to tell us, do you believe in cookies for breakfast or will these be an after-dinner treat for you and your family?
150 g raw nuts and seeds (I used a combination (50 g each) of cashews, sliced almonds and raw pumpkin seeds), roughly chopped
20 g chia seeds
80 g raw coconut flakes
168 g blanched finely ground almond flour
24 g coconut flour*
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
24 g coconut palm sugar (can substitute an equal amount of granulated sugar)
48 g coconut oil, melted and cooled
100 g egg (weighed out of shell) at room temperature, beaten
84 g honey
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 to 3 ounces dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper and set it aside. Place the raw nuts, chia seeds and coconut flakes on a separate rimmed baking sheet in a single layer and place in the preheated oven. Bake until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, place the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, salt and coconut palm sugar, and whisk to combine well. Add the melted coconut oil, eggs, honey, and vanilla to combine well. The dough will be very soft.
Once completely cooled add the toasted nuts/seeds. chia and coconut flakes, and mix until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. Allow the dough to sit until it begins to firm up so it will be easier to handle (about 5 minutes). Optional: Stir in chocolate chips
Using a dough scoop, scoop the dough into 12 equal portions, about 2 inches apart from one another. Using a well oiled/buttered bottom of a glass, press into a disk about ½ inch thick.
Place the baking sheet in the center of the preheated oven and bake until the cookies are puffed, pale golden on top, and brown around the edges - about 12 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet until firm, approximately 20 minutes (do not try to remove them newly warm, they will fall apart), and then transfer to a wire rack to cool the rest of the way.
12/22/2023
You know a recipe is good when it inspires us to revive the B. Well social media after two years... so hopefully you'll love it as much as we do - and join us for more as we return to your feed!
You know those meals that taste great when you pull them out of the oven, but somehow morph into even more amazingness the day after? This is one of those, and I’m not mad about it. In fact, if you're brave enough to hit the stores... I highly suggest popping this into the oven and enjoying this yummy, fluffy, GRAIN-FREE goodness on Christmas Morning!!
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups almond flour
1 cup arrowroot flour
1 cup coconut sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter melted and at room temperature
(substitute with coconut oil for a dairy free version of this)
4 large eggs room temperature
1/2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 teaspoons lemon juice may substitute with apple cider vinegar
FOR THE CRUMBLE
1 cup arrowroot
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/2 cup butter melted
(opt for vegan butter if dairy-free)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
FOR THE CHOCOLATE
2/3 cup Lily's dark chocolate chips melted
1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk warmed
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet* or line with parchment paper.
Add the almond flour, arrowroot, coconut sugar, baking soda, spices, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
In a separate large bowl, add the butter, eggs, coconut milk, vanilla, and lemon juice. Mix together using either a stand mixer.
Add about 1 cup of the dry mixture into the wet mixture at a time, continuing to mix the batter constantly, until all of the dry mixture has been incorporated. Pour the batter into the greased baking dish.
Add all of the crumble ingredients to a bowl and mix to combine.
The mixture will be slightly lumpy. Break up and sprinkle the crumble evenly over the top of the cake.
Combine coconut milk and chocolate chips in a small sauce pan over low heat. Slowly melt the chocolate. Remove the chocolate from heat as soon as all of the solid pieces are gone, then drizzle over the coffee cake.
Bake at 350 F for 35 minutes, until cake is fully set and no longer jiggly in the middle. (Time may vary based on your oven)
Let cool completely, then cut into 10 slices, serve and ENJOY!
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Hi! I’m Kelly Dick owner and practitioner for B. Well. I am a Nationally Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified Health Specialist and a Certified Natural Health Practitioner who specializes in balancing the body through food to help you achieve your best health now.
But I didn’t get here by chance. Previously I worked for a national company as a Sales Trainer and in 2010 I moved to Charlotte to pursue my big break as their Sales and Marketing Director. Little did I know, however; that the move here would be the start of something totally different.
Within two months of moving here, strange things began to happen for me. Traditionally a strong, healthy woman, I began to experience random symptoms and unexplainable illness. This continued for two full years. Every morning was a new experience and every day was a question mark of what would happen and what new symptoms would crop up. One day I would have a mystery rash, another day major muscle fatigue, a week later a migraine would trap me in my own house, and even worse there were days where I would wake up feeling perfectly well and by noon was struggling with a 103 fever. It was a nightmare in my own mind – but even more so it became a nightmare to my life and my relationships with others. Since I never knew what would happen or when I became a terrible friend. I’d make plans and almost as quickly as I made them, had to break them because I didn’t feel well or didn’t have the energy capacity.
I was 32 years old and falling apart. I was taking 12 different prescriptions just to try and get by, and even then, it wasn’t working. At my final visit with a traditional doctor, things had gotten so bad that they were estimating six months until my immune system completely failed and I could be permanently hospitalized. And if that wasn’t enough – the final straw for me was when I filed my taxes that year and qualified for the medical credit. You know, the one that says you’ve spent over 10% of your annual income on medical bills – above and beyond what you had paid in co-pays and insurance premiums. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired, and most of all I was sick of being a terrible friend.
My faith is very important to me… and in my experience, God calls us to love others and love them well. I wasn’t doing that. Nausea, the fevers, the migraines, the muscle aches and the lack of energy – were keeping me from being a great friend and I had to stop it.
So that’s where holistic wellness entered my life. I had spent much of my life thinking that holistic wellness was weird and that the doctors were quacks, but I was willing to try anything and wanted to change everything. I remember distinctly telling my first chiropractor that and even explaining to him that if he couldn’t help me I had decided that I would live out my days sick and give up on getting healthy.
Of course, if you can’t tell… I can spare you the details of the rest. Changing the way I looked at food and nutrition saved my life. The littlest changes made the biggest impact. But those simple changes came from things I had never been told or taught. My experience taught me that life is hard, but balancing our bodies don’t have to be. So here I am, with a new education, a new life, and a new passion – to teach others what I wish I had known back then. So if you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired. If you’re looking to get the extra pounds off and get your energy back. If you just want to get healthy so you can see your daughter walk down the aisle. You’ve come to the right place. Let me show you how to balance your body - so you don’t just “be” but you B. Well.
