Ever wondered about recommendations like “soaking,” “sprouting,” “fermenting,” or “properly preparing” your nuts or grains? Ever wondered what that meant, or why it’s better? I did! In fact, when I first heard about “sprouted bread,” I thought it was made-up. But there are real reasons why eating properly prepared seeds is better for your body. …
One of the most important ferments in the GAPS™ diet is the vegetable medley. You can find this recipe in Dr. Natasha Cambell-McBride’s book, Gut and Psychology Syndrome. Her recipe is for a bowl ferment, but you can also make it in a jar, which is how I prefer to make it. And this is …
Beet Kvass is a liver tonic. Anyone can make this simple fermented drink! It requires only a few ingredients, and only a few minutes to “put up.” Want to learn how? Good! But first, some definitions: Kvass: beverage “Put up” a ferment: combine ingredients and set it aside to let it ferment Sea Salt: unrefined …
Bone broth! It’s all the rage right now! But I don’t recommend it for most people. Find out why, and what I recommend doing instead. Why avoid bone broth? Bone broth is good, and contains high levels of minerals and amino acids, including glutamic acid. But large amounts of glutamic acid can be a problem …
Beets… either you love ’em or you hate ’em… …but did you know they really are really good for you? Not only are beets high in many vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, beets have been shown to lower blood pressure, detoxify the body (especially by cleansing the blood and the liver), fight inflammation, boost stamina in …
