Digestive problems can be uncomfortable and disruptive to our everyday lives. Poor diet, antibiotic overuse, and chronic stress cause the digestive system to malfunction in several ways. This in turn, leads to a cascade of systemic reactions and contributes to everything from autoimmune disease to depression, obesity, and skin disease. Following … [Read more...]

The fermentation of foods has a long history. It was primarily used as a means of preserving food before refrigeration was available (I.E. for the vast majority of human history!) However, our ancestors also intuitively knew that fermenting foods made them more digestible and nutritious. As well as consuming fermented foods helped them stay healthy … [Read more...]

  Preserved Lemons  Preserved lemons are traditionally used in Moroccan dishes, and make an excellent condiment. You’ll love all the uses you’ll find for the rind, which becomes edible during the preservation process. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:  1 gallon vegetable fermenter or mason jar INGREDIENTS:   10 lbs organic Meyer … [Read more...]

Kombucha is a sour tonic beverage. In Russia, where it has enjoyed long popularity, it’s referred to as “tea kvass”. Kombucha is sweetened by black tea and cultured with a “mother”, a gelatinous colony of bacteria and yeast. The mother ferments the sweet tea and reproduces itself, like kefir grains. The trickiest part of making kombucha is … [Read more...]

Recipes   Vegetable Ferments     Gundru   Gundru, also known as kyurtse, is a strong and delicious pickle made from vegetable greens. This is a traditional fermenting method of the Newar people of Nepal. What distinguishes this ferment is that the sole ingredient is the vegetable itself, greens. No salt or any other ingredient is … [Read more...]

Horseradish  This homemade horseradish is strong and potent.  Volatile compounds within the horseradish root release when it’s processed and will make your eyes tear up. But push yourself through the tears and you’ll prepare a lovely, probiotic condiment that can keep for months in the fridge. Serve it with roast meats or stir it into a homemade … [Read more...]

Sleep deprivation can lead to many health problems such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer, anxiety, and more. To feel your best and support your overall health, it’s vital to get proper sleep.   Make Sleep a Priority  Before mentioning any other suggestions, it’s important to note that if you don’t allow enough time for … [Read more...]

Flour, Sugar, and Oils The below foods are poor sources of nutrients and your first step to a healthier life is taking them out of your diet! Remove the following foods during your reset diet:   Grains/Flour:   Bagels Biscotti Bread Breaded or floured meats Brownies Cake Cereal Cookies Cornbread … [Read more...]