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Heart disease has long been linked to high cholesterol, blood pressure and poor diet, but what if your gut bacteria also play a role? Recent research has uncovered a surprising link between the microbes in your gut and your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. In particular, certain bacteria appear to produce compounds that can increase […]
Often referred to as ‘liquid gold’, Breast milk not only supports children’s physical health, but also their emotional well-being. It has been linked to better protection against infections, a lower risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, protection against sudden infant death syndrome and improved cognitive development. Now, to this long list of benefits, an […]
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Sharing is caring! Last December I had a mini panic attack. I hosted a small holiday gathering and everyone brought wine and cocktails. When I looked in my refrigerator, I realized that I had absolutely nothing interesting to offer except sparkling water. So I did what any desperate host would do: I improvised. I took […]
I have been working with people struggling with digestive diseases for over 25 years. I have been through my own healing journey and shared what works in my books and on Listen To Your Gut. Today I want to talk about small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), a condition that is becoming increasingly common, especially in […]
If you find yourself reaching for sugar more often than you’d like, your gut bacteria may be influencing your cravings. While it’s easy to blame willpower, emerging research suggests that the balance of microbes in your gut could be driving you toward the snack cupboard—and away from your health goals. Let’s take a look at […]
How to Use a Ginger Bug to Make Soda My Ginger Bug soda recipes involve simmering fruit with a little juice, sugar and water to create a refreshing, natural soda flavor. We then add our ginger bug to the cooled mixture to initiate fermentation. I break the mixture down into these percentages: 70% water 4% […]
How to establish a ginger bug After testing a few different ways to make a ginger bug, I chose my favorite. We start with an establishment period. The break-in period is typically 2-3 days, and I am committed to measuring accurately. By measuring things with precise quantities, we get the best balance of wild microbes. […]
Fermented foods: from age-old tradition to modern health ally Food fermentation is one age-old practice. Long before refrigeration existed, people from different cultures used this process storing food, improve tasteand even neutralize toxins. Classic examples that are still part of our diet today are sourdough bread, beer, yogurt, sauerkraut and kefir. Thanks to technological advances, […]
The best flower for making pumpkin bagels When making homemade bagels, use Organic is a game changer. Bread flour is explicitly designed for baked products on the yeast, with a higher gluten content than flour for all purposes. This increased gluten level is crucial for developing the best bagel texture. The robust gluten network formed […]
