Seasonal cooking is a way of attuning our internal environment with the environment outside of the body. By choosing seasonal foods that are primarily organic, locally grown and unrefined we are eating and living more in harmony with Nature. When we select, prepare and eat foods with the seasons in mind, our bodies can heal more
Support your inner ecosystem (a.k.a digestive system) with the following ideas I’ve come up over the years in my work as a nutritionist for people with digestive issues. If you are pregnant, then check out this article.
Autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) is a group of developmental disorders characterized by varying degrees of impairment in communication skills, social abilities, and restrictive/repetitive behaviors. At the top end of the autistic spectrum is full-fledged autism, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) and Asperger’s syndrome. At the lower end is attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity […]
The cultured food I am talking about here does not contain salt …. cultured butter, creme fraiche, coconut kefir, cultured vegetables; all living foods made with probiotic starter*. NO salt. See more about that bit here. When you eat unsalted, cultured food, the probiotics in them will go into your gut/inner ecosystem and set up shop where […]
A healing diet is a customized way of eating to achieve a specific result. Such a diet is typically a modification from your normal way of eating and has the potential to help you recover from a variety of health issues. There are many of these kinds of diets, but I’ve listed below the ones […]
Soaking Whole Grains: A Traditional Recipe Written by Tara Carpenter, NC. Serving customized cooking, consultations, and meal plans. Whole grains have been a principal food for thousands of years and are close to being a nutritionally complete food as they are rich in amino acids, carbohydrates, fiber, minerals, vitamins, and fat. This ancient food strengthens […]
Beans (i.e. lentils, kidney beans, peas, peanuts) are versatile, economical, and rich in B vitamins, minerals and omega fats. Unfortunately, they’re also high in anti-nutrients, including phytic acid* and lectins.** These anti-nutrients can reduce our