The mom in this photo tested positive with group B strep* infection (GBS+) in her final trimester and received I.V. antibiotics during labor. Group b strep are a pathogenic bacterium that sporadically live in the rectum, intestines, urinary tract, and genital area of all pregnant and non-pregnant healthy people. These bacteria don’t typically cause problems […]
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Basil Pesto: Kid-Approved & Dairy-Free Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional support for people on The Body Ecology Diet. Originally published on July 20, 2017. Here in Vermont, we grow basil in the garden through to mid-September. There is nothing like fresh, sun-warmed basil wrapped in a sandwich roll-up or around a crisp cucumber! I dry a […]
‘Travel Food List’ for The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D) Tara Carpenter, NC. Holistic nutrition for digestion; specialized in yeast overgrowth. When you’re on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) or other gut healing protocol, travel can be challenging. It’s hard to be away from your kitchen comfort zone. The world can feel too big and food […]
Creme Fraiche (probiotic-sour cream) Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional support for people on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Originally published on June 7, 2017. Cultured cream is a fancy name for sour cream and is traditionally called crème fraiche. Very simple to make. All you need is a glass jar, cream, and culture starter* to break […]
Basic White Frosting (dairy/sugar/gluten free) Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional support for yeast, bacterial, and viral overgrowth-related health conditions with The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). This basic white frosting is easy to make and goes on smooth to top any cake or cookie. I have made this recipe many times for my boys’ birthday gatherings and […]
Chocolate Torte for The Body Ecology Diet Tara Carpenter, NC. Originally published December 29, 2016 Holistic nutrition for people on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). I know, I know. Many people on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) ask how they can eat this cake because there are oranges and chocolate!! Firstly, this torte is most […]
Bubbly Blueberry Jelly: Probiotic-Rich Recipe Tara Carpenter, NC. Holistic nutrition for people on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Originally published September 10, 2016 Early to mid-August in Vermont tends to be blueberry season where I live, and my boys pick up to 4 gallons most years. We can only eat so much before our teeth […]