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How to Make Miso Soup

September 10, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 9 Comments

How to Make Miso Soup

Miso, a fermented medicinal food with a rich history, makes an ideal addition to any bone broth or soup recipe! Miso is an ancient food dating as far back as 800 BC. Miso involves a unique double fermentation process using soybeans and grains. According to the book Japanese Foods That Heal, miso offers numerous health… 

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Fermented Papaya – Anti-Radiation Superfood

August 29, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 27 Comments

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… 

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DIY Apple Cider Vinegar

September 21, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 5 Comments

DIY Apple Cider Vinegar

There are several ways to make your own raw apple cider vinegar (ACV). You can use fresh apple scraps or whole apples to create your homemade version. Or you can start with apple cider – which is the method I use. Ingredients: You need 2 things to make your own ACV Time Apple Cider  (or… 

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Continuous Brew Kombucha

June 5, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 33 Comments

Continuous Brew Kombucha

Whether it’s batch brewing or continuous brewing I love the process of making kombucha. Batch brewing involves a SCOBY, a starter and sweetened tea. Brew for 7-10 days or so, then strain and enjoy. With continuous brewing, there is no straining. Drink 25 -50% of the container and then refill.  It’s as simple as that!… 

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4 Ways to Use Fermented Turmeric

January 25, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 29 Comments

4 Ways to Use Fermented Turmeric

Did you know you can ferment the popular spice turmeric, making it even more potent? Can adding turmeric spice to tonight’s dinner give you all these benefits? Perhaps not. If a substance is poorly absorbed, has a high rate of metabolism, or is rapidly eliminated it is considered a substance with low bioavailability. Curcumin fits… 

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Filed Under: Fermented Foods, Foodie, Gut Health, Recipes Tagged With: fermented foods, gut health, turmeric

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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