When I tell patients that many of their symptoms may actually point to a cholesterol deficiency, they’re often surprised. For years, we’ve been taught to fear cholesterol and animal fats. But as we’ve learned more about how the body works, research has continued to show just how essential cholesterol is for our health. In fact, […]
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If you’re looking for a simple way to incorporate fermented foods into your routine, this citrusy beet kvass is a great place to start. Made with just a handful of ingredients, including fresh beets, orange, basil, sea salt, and water, this ferment develops a deliciously tangy flavor as it sits. The addition of orange juice
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If you’ve ever felt congested in your head or face, you know how uncomfortable it can be. Sometimes, that congestion isn’t just from your sinuses, it can also be related to sluggish lymphatic drainage. One simple technique I often teach patients is designed to encourage lymph to move more effectively through the body. It’s gentle,
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When I talk with patients about supporting their liver, I often use a simple metaphor: imagine your liver is a bucket. Your liver has hundreds of jobs, but one of its most important is helping your body process and remove toxins. When everything is working well, your body handles this beautifully. But when the “bucket”
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This recipe is perfect for the summer months! You may have heard of a ginger bug, which is the name given to the “starter” for probiotic ginger beer. When I first heard the name ginger bug, I pictured something like a physical probiotic colony, similar to a SCOBY or kefir grains. However, a ginger bug
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This is one of Hollie’s staple recipes for her family! If you’ve never made your own ketchup before, this fermented version is a total game changer. It’s packed with delicious flavor you just don’t get from store-bought bottles. The natural fermentation adds beneficial probiotics, making this a condiment you can feel good about using=. Once you
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There is a moment that almost every parent on a holistic health journey reaches. You’ve done the reading, listened to the podcasts. You’ve had the appointments, bought the recommended supplements, and started changing your foods. And yet, there’s a disconnect. You can see the big picture, but when it comes to the daily “how-to,” you
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It is simple to make kefir cream, which is a similar food to cultured cream (which we call sour cream or crème fraîche). Any type of cream, including cultured cream will give you the benefits of fat soluble vitamins, cholesterol, and other nutrients. Kefir cream will additionally give you the benefit of the beneficial yeast
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When you are on a real food diet, sometimes one of the worst places to go is a barbecue because it can be difficult to find foods you can eat. However, that’s only because we have changed the way we make and prepare foods. Actually, all foods that you find at a barbecue were at
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There are many reasons why an electrolyte drink may be needed. You or your child is sick and is getting dehydrated. You’ve spend a lot of time outside in the hot sun. You haven’t been getting enough minerals through your diet so your cells are dehydrated. In each of these cases, you will find this
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