Kimchi is a Korean version of sauerkraut, full of flavor and immune-boosting properties. Kimchi typically contains red pepper and napa cabbage, but many variations exist. I love this adaptation featuring daikon radish and fish sauce. How to Make Kimchi This recipe is adapted from my go-to fermentation book, Real Food Fermentation. Feel free to modify…
Anti-Radiation Foods
Wherever we turn, we are exposed to unnatural levels of electromagnetic radiation. Studies abound on the adverse health effects of ionizing, as well as non-ionizing radiation. The good news is there are dietary interventions that can help lessen the negative impact of these fields. The health effects of ionizing radiation in the form of gamma-rays,…
Fermented Papaya – Anti-Radiation Superfood
Wherever we turn, we are exposed to unnatural levels of electromagnetic radiation. Studies abound on the adverse health effects of non-ionizing radiation. (The 2012 BioInitiative Report cites more than 1800 such studies.) Why not add a bit of potential protection with a daily dose of fermented papaya? While lifestyle decisions play a critical role in…
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…
How to Make Liposomal Vitamin C
Liposomal vitamin C is said to be more readily absorbed than conventional vitamin C tablets. Using an ultrasonic cleaner, vodka, lecithin and vitamin C powder you can make your own! What is Liposomal? When you combine something like ascorbic acid powder with a phospholipid, a molecule is created that is similar to our cells, making…
DIY Natural Cold and Flu Remedy
This is our family’s go-to for any type of cold or flu symptoms. A little goes a long way and while the taste is quite strong, all of our kids have tolerated this DIY natural cold and flu remedy! Andrea Fabry Fire Cider: Natural Cold and Flu RemedyThis recipe takes a month to brew. Gather…
