Lower number = More pesticides Apples Strawberries Grapes Celery Peaches Spinach Sweet Bell Peppers Nectarines – Imported Cucumbers Cherry Tomatoes Snap Peas – Imported Potatoes Hot Peppers Blueberries – Domestic Lettuce Kale/Collard Greens Plums Cherries Nectarines – Domestic Pears Tangerines … Read more
Category Archives: Nutrition
Proper Preparation of Seeds & Nuts
Soaking grains neutralizes phytic acid, which is found in the bran of all cereal grains. Phytic acid regulates the release of minerals needed by the seed as it sprouts. It is considered an “anti-nutrient” and an enzyme inhibitor, because it binds … Read more
Real Food Resources- San Diego
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Several people have asked me about what I buy and where I shop for “real food”, so I decided to compile a list of resources and provide some definitions. Much of my nutritional paradigm is informed by the Weston A. … Read more
Links on the Science of Fermentation
I’ve combed the interwebs to come up with some interesting links relating to the scientific and biological processes involved in fermentation. In researching these links, I aimed to steer clear of any articles which make specific health claims. Just the facts. … Read more