Young green coconut kefir is made from the lightly sweet ‘water’ found inside a Thai baby coconut. You can also make a coconut pudding from the tender meat found in a Thai baby coconut. I have found best success with making both with Body Ecology’s starter*. The kefir and the pudding are digestive aids that […]
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Carrot Cupcakes: Recipe for The Body Ecology Diet Tara Carpenter, NC. Holistic nutrition for people on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). I created this recipe while working as a therapeutic chef for a client who wanted a series of baking sessions for foods allowed on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D). She wanted to make B.E.D. […]
Autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. Characterized by varying
Hello Enzymes, Goodbye Bloating Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant helping people regain natural gut microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. Originally published on June 5, 2015. I don’t struggle much anymore with digestive issues (i.e. gas, constipation, brain fog) yet I did a few years ago when I had systemic yeast overgrowth candida that […]
Flax-Onion Crackers
Flax-Onion Crackers Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant for people regaining natural gut microbiome after yeast, bacterial, viral infections. Originally published on February 17, 2013. These crackers are rich in flax seeds which are full of fiber and omega-3’s. They’re also crispy, easy to digest, and can relieve constipation; one of Nature’s digestive cleansers. Onions are […]
Do unsalted, cultured vegetables cause botulism? Tara Carpenter, NC. Originally published on October 28, 2012 This is the question I get asked most in the unsalted cultured food workshops I teach. People tend to be stumped on how cultured vegetables will stay fresh and safe if they don’t contain salt. Unsalted cultured vegetables are new […]
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