Meet the -Biotics Family
Prebiotics: Foods containing substances (mostly fibers) that we cannot digest, but which feed our good microbes. Probiotics: Live bacteria that confer a health benefit when ingested. Found in raw fermented foods …
Dirty Dozen Fruits and Veggies 2014
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 …
Soaked & Brined Nuts
Soaking seeds, nuts, and grains neutralizes phytic acid [1], which is found in the bran of all cereal seeds grains. Phytic acid regulates the release of minerals needed by the …
Real Food Resources- San Diego
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 …
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 …