Many of us are considering a dietary change, one with fewer processed, “boxed” foods. Others are contemplating going gluten-free. Perhaps chronic illness is a motivating factor. Or a child with behavioral issues. Or merely a general desire to eat healthier. All sorts of doubts creep in when we make a decision to change. Doubts that…
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…
The Gut Restoration Diet
When I was searching for answers to my family’s ongoing health issues, I made the decision to alter our diet. I found a great deal of conflicting information and found myself overwhelmed as I tried to sift through the various diet plans. The role of gut restoration in healing Yeasts, bacteria, and other microbes exist…
5 Sweetener Alternatives
Looking for healthy alternatives to sugar? Wondering which sweetener options work best for you? While raw, unpasteurized honey is by far the best option when it comes to natural sweeteners, honey still contains fructose which can be burdensome when consumed in excess. Fructose is metabolized primarily in the liver, kicking the liver into fat storage…
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…
Refined vs. Unrefined Sugar
Do you find yourself confused by the different options for sweetening your food? Wondering if unrefined sugar is truly better than refined white sugar? Is honey better than agave? How about xylitol or stevia? Refined Vs. Unrefined Sugar In the book, Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease, pediatric endocrinologist…
