Probiotics are my #3 SuperFood I am discussing this week. My superfoods are not ranked by importance, just selected. My 5 Superfoods are ALL SUPER important What are probiotics anyway? Probiotics are “friendly bacteria” that are similar to organisms that occur naturally in the digestive tract. Certain strains or types of probiotics have been linked to … Continue reading »
Last night I made dinner for my brother and his wife (who is 38 weeks pregnant!) and their 2 boys. I love the Nourishing Traditions Cookbook and cook from it often. It is an amazing resource packed with knowledge about proper food preparation, digestion, and detailed recipes. It is my favorite cookbook. When I am … Continue reading »
Can Traditional Cooking be Simple? Yes it can! There are a few ways it can be easier on us (some of us are busy you know):). Why cook traditionally in the first place? The answer: health benefits. People are becoming more educated on digestive health and understand its vast importance. Children need nutritious meals for … Continue reading »
I found a great cookie recipe with Quinoa as the main ingredient (from pinterest). I was a little surprised at first, but so excited to try. These cookies turned out great. These cookies are not too sweet, but have more of a granola bar type flavor. I still really enjoyed them and my boys liked … Continue reading »
I have been eating a lot of sauerkraut this summer. I am not sure why I am craving so much sauerkraut, but health experts believe that as your body (and gut) heals itself…even your cravings become healthier. This must be the case with me. My “bad” (unhealthy) cravings have almost disappeared these last few weeks. … Continue reading »
What is Water Kefir? It is a bubbly natural soda packed with probiotics. Water kefir contains over 40 strains of beneficial bacteria and yeast~probiotics. A full list can be found here. There are countless sites that discuss the benefits of probiotics, but one thing that stands out about water kefir is that these strains of … Continue reading »
We are probiotic junkies in this house. We have been incorporating more and more probiotics into our diet each day through beverages, snacks, dinner, and even dessert. The Nourishing Traditions Cookbook is a great resource for understanding the link between gut health and diet. It is important to consume good bacteria to fight off all … Continue reading »
Lactogenic beverages are great for mothers that are nursing. These beverages promote healthy lactation and help to nourish the mother and baby. Oatmeal Tea Pour boiling water onto 1 heaping teaspoon of oatmeal flakes in a mug. Add a pinch of powdered cinnamon and ginger, or other spices. Sweeten w/ honey, maple syrup, or other … Continue reading »
I decided to make a little probiotic ice cream last night. I used the recipe from here, but changed it up a bit. I wanted to use what I had in my fridge. I love last minute recipes that are unplanned and yummy! Ingredients: ~2 cups kefir (can substitute yogurt, buttermilk, and in my case … Continue reading »
Nourishing Our Children is a relatively new (2005) non-profit that is based in San Francisco, CA. I want to help get their message to others. What is their mission? “To address the dramatic deterioration in the health of our children. This decline is evidenced by the rise in child obesity, dental deformities such as crooked teeth, … Continue reading »
I stumbled upon a blog today called Eatin’ fat. This blogger (Brittany) is a mother of 3 children and her family has been on the GAPS Diet for a year now. She talks about the ups and downs of life on this diet. The good, the bad, and the ugly detoxing. Detoxing is part of … Continue reading »
Vitamin B12 is a very important vitamin. When we eat processed foods, valuable vitamins and nutrients are lost. I had no idea until after I delivered my first son that I was severely deficient in Vit B12. A blood test confirmed this after I had nursed him for about 10 months. I had the early … Continue reading »
This smoothie recipe is pretty simple: raw milk, raw yogurt, and a little organic flavored yogurt. If you are not a raw yogurt drinker this may not make too much sense. It is important to include 1/2 raw yogurt, so that the healthy benefits of the raw yogurt are not left out. But as always, … Continue reading »
Kids love this! It is super healthy and yummy. Ingredients: 4 heads of organic/local broccoli 2 cups water 1/4 cup homemade chicken broth 2 Tablespoons organic butter 1 cup raw cheddar cheese 1/4 cup raw milk/cream (optional) Garlic powder (to taste) sea salt I love to improvise. When I don’t have all the ingredients- I … Continue reading »
Thanks to the Nourishing Traditions Cookbook I can make nourishing and delicious bone broths. Here is a what the book has to say about stocks: “Properly prepared, meat stocks are extremely nutritious, containing the minerals of bone, cartilage, marrow and vegetables as electrolytes, a form that is easy to assimilate. Acidic wine or vinegar added … Continue reading »
I picked up a head of organic local cabbage from a Farmer’s Market on Saturday. I just had to make some homemade Sauerkraut. This recipe comes from Nourishing Traditions. 1 medium cabbage, cored and shredded 1 Tablespoon sea salt 2 Tablespoons fresh whey ~In a bowl mix cabbage, salt, and whey. Pound with a wooden … Continue reading »
We made raw butter a few days ago. One result of raw butter is leftover raw buttermilk. The raw cream separates into butter and buttermilk. The buttermilk is the liquid that is left at the bottom of the bowl. This is a great extra benefit of making raw butter. The buttermilk tastes a little sweet … Continue reading »
I love everything about pregnancy. Diet is important before conception, during pregnancy, and while breastfeeding. It is necessary for the mother to eat healthy for her own body and the tiny little embryo that is developing inside her belly. There is an article from The Weston A Price Foundation that helps to define what someone … Continue reading »
Our homemade butter. Continue reading »
What is whey? I am not talking about the commercial protein drinks for working out and building muscle. My husband drinks whey protein shakes right now- eck! The whey I am referring to is a by-product of a natural process called fermentation. The by-product of cheese making or the liquid part of yogurt (clear liquid … Continue reading »
