Thanksgiving Gravy, Savory & Starch-Free Tara Carpenter, NC. Specialized in therapeutic nutrition for people regaining natural gut microbiome after yeast, bacterial, viral infections and people healing with Body Ecology Diet. Slather this savory, starch-free gravy over meat, mashed red-skin potatoes, or starch-free stuffing for a traditional comfort food and happy belly. Unlike most gravy, this one contains […]
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 […]
Young Green Coconut Kefir (using fresh or bottled coconut water) Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural gut microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. Originally published on July 23, 2017. This recipe for young green coconut kefir (yck) gives the option of using fresh or store-bought young coconut juice. Kefir means […]
Cultured Creme Fraiche Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. Originally published on June 7, 2017. Cultured cream is just a fancy name for probiotic-rich sour cream that is traditionally called crème fraiche. Very simple to make. All you need is a glass jar, cream, […]
Avoid Group B Strep+ During Pregnancy Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant for people regaining natural gut microbiome after yeast, bacterial, viral infections with The Body Ecology Diet. Most pregnant women, myself included, aren’t prepared for a group B strep diagnosis. I know I wasn’t when my test came back positive at 38 weeks and I did […]
10 Tips to Naturally Detox Your Liver Tara Carpenter, NC. Holistic nutrition for yeast, bacterial, and viral overgrowth-related health conditions with The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) Every spring, the liver moves into a major detoxification phase. During this brief season, the power of nature is behind you; making spring a PERFECT time to cleanse. Any […]
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 […]