Raw cultured vegetables provide live probiotics and enzymes that support gut balance, digestion, immunity and detox. Daily fermented veggies help restore microbiome health and reduce cravings!! Traditional food preparation meant fermenting and therefore preserving foods with salt, encouraging lactofermentation. The result of culturing vegetables in this way (think sauerkraut) is the beneficial probiotics and enzymes […]
Forget all the buzz about acai berries (although, not a bad nutritional profile. however, how much longer until these “sustainably harvested” rainforest berries destroy some amazon environment?). Here is a remarkably unexotic list of some of the best foods out there. Sure, they taste a little like dirt and they’ll tint your poop a lovely […]
We hear a lot about inflammation. Internally, it can be linked to accelerated aging, heart disease, cancer, irritable bowel and chron’s disease, and arthritis. So what is inflammation? Think about what happens when you cut your finger. It swells and turns red as your body sends white blood cells to the injury site to prevent […]
Your skin is your largest organ and is often the first outward sign of internal imbalance. If you suffer from acne, rosacea, or problem skin, a few natural adjustments just may make all the difference. Conventional treatments include topical solutions that usually contain salicylic acid or antibiotics. These might do the trick, but these methods […]
Researchers have reported that consumption of probiotics can alter the immune system response to common causes of allergies. “These data show that probiotic supplements modulate immune responses…and may have the potential to alleviate the severity of symptoms,” Claudio Nicoletti and colleagues at Britain’s Institute of Food Research wrote in a report about the study. There […]
Diverticulitis stems from inflammation, constipation and low fiber diets. Use phased gut healing, anti inflammatory foods, probiotics and stress reduction to restore colon health!! Diverticulitis and diverticulosis are conditions of the large intestine (colon) that typically result from poor diet, low fiber intake, too much processed meat, stress, and/or weak connective tissue. It also may […]
Your poop reveals a lot about your health. Do you turn around and look after you make your deposit? Are you pooping at least once a day? If you’re not pooping daily, you’re constipated. Your stool is a main vehicle for detox. It contains indigestible plant matter, bacteria (50 to 80 percent!), toxins, cells, and […]
Probiotics can restore gut microbiome balance, support immunity, mood, and weight, and aid IBS or dysbiosis, but strains must match your needs and correspond with prebiotic rich foods. An estimated 60 to 70 million Americans and over 40% of people worldwide struggle with GI disorders. We are learning that diverse levels of gut flora–the ecosystem […]
➡️⬅️ Learn to make thick, probiotic rich coconut milk yogurt with gelatin for gut health. Dairy free, low sugar, and easy to ferment at home for a creamy, tangy superfood. Dairy can be difficult to digest due to the lactose. As we age, our production of lactase enzyme decreases, making dairy increasingly difficult to tolerate. […]
Clear skin starts in the gut. Discover superfoods like omega 3s, berries, bone broth, fermented foods, and collagen that support microbiome balance, reduce inflammation, and promote glowing skin. We all want to put our best face forward, so it can be frustrating if you’re dealing with acne and inflammatory skin issues such as eczema and […]