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How to Make Sauerkraut

July 27, 2015 by Andrea Fabry Leave a Comment

How to Make Sauerkraut

Looking to create your own probiotic boost? Cabbage is one of the simplest foods to ferment and can be transformed into a delicious, nutritious side dish! Sauerkraut is ideal for those who are new to fermentation. The process is simple and yields a probiotic food that boosts digestion and overall health. If you’re daunted by… 

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How to Make Kombucha

June 15, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 13 Comments

How to Make Kombucha

Kombucha is a healthy probiotic beverage that is both refreshing and easy to make! Kombucha is a fermented, probiotic, naturally carbonated tea, combining sweetened tea with a “mushroom” consisting of active cultures of yeast and bacteria. This mushroom is better known as a SCOBY or Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast. You can purchase a… 

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Probiotic Raspberry Lemonade

May 21, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 16 Comments

Probiotic Raspberry Lemonade

This raspberry lemonade is perfect for summer. Not only is it delicious, it offers a nice probiotic boost. Made with homemade whey or water kefir grains this drink nourishes and refreshes. Andrea Fabry Raspberry Lemonade – Water Kefir MethodRaspberry Lemonade – Whey MethodRaspberry Lemonade Gelatin Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar… 

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How to Make Dairy Kefir

April 10, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 26 Comments

How to Make Dairy Kefir

Versatile and full of rich probiotics, dairy kefir is simple to make and fun to drink! The word kefir (pronounced kəˈfir/ kə-FEER), comes from the  Turkish word “Keif” which means “good feeling”. With more than a dozen strains of bacteria and yeast, dairy kefir offers a diverse blend of probiotics. (See the study Microbiological Study of Lactic… 

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EM Ceramic Powder for the Household

March 10, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 8 Comments

EM Ceramic Powder for the Household

I use EM powder in every area of my home. This natural product handles odors, neutralizes toxins and  has the capacity to purify water! I use EM powder in the dryer, automatic dishwasher, homemade deodorant and much more. What is EM Ceramic Powder?  EM stands for Effective Microorganisms. These microorganisms are a  blend of various… 

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How to Make Fermented Turmeric

March 6, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 59 Comments

How to Make Fermented Turmeric

With three ingredients you can create this nutritional boost! Learn how to make fermented turmeric! Andrea Fabry How to Make a Turmeric/Ginger BugThis is a simple way to ferment turmeric. Ginger may be added or substituted. Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar Ingredients1 tablespoon coarsely grated turmeric root and/or ginger root… 

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MEET ANDREA

I am a certified Building Biology Advocate, a former journalist, mother of nine, and avid CrossFitter who likes to think outside the box. After our family's health crisis in 2008, I learned to ask questions about what's in our food, our water, and our air. I hope to empower you as you seek to live safely in a complex world. Thankfully, small steps lead to big changes. Let's travel this road together, one step at a time.

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