We haven’t had cashews in the house for several years. We enjoy sprouted almonds, as well as sprouted pumpkin and sunflower seeds, but we rarely eat nuts. Recently we were given some raw cashews and decided to enjoy them. I thought of soaking them first, but my kids were too eager to try them. I…
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How to Make Coconut Water Kefir
Coconut water is ideal for exercise enthusiasts as it has all the salts and sugars our body needs for re-hydration following intensive workouts. When the water is properly fermented it has even more benefit! The natural sugars in coconut water are “eaten’ by the grains (or starter) and the result is a healthy, fizzy, tangy…
Food As Medicine
Our son Colin had a cold recently. He missed two days of school and was back Monday morning. Our only medicine? Homemade chicken soup, oil of oregano, tea tree oil, and two trips to Redbox. As I watched his quick recovery, I thought back to our days in Colorado when colds, coughs, and sore throats…
