Good digestion is the cornerstone of well-being and part of multiple processes. If your digestion is not up to speed, then the immune/nervous system can be compromised. For ex, weak digestion can lead to
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Traditional Method for Soaking Nuts & Seeds Tara Carpenter, NC. Holistic nutrition for people on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Originally published on April 6, 2014. Nuts and seeds are nutrient-dense and easy to munch; they also contain enzyme inhibitors and plant toxins, like phytic acid, that are shown to weaken digestion, steal nutrients, and […]
Sunny Cocoa Truffles for People on The Body Ecology Diet Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional support for people on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Originally published on December 27, 2013. These heavenly bonbons are free of most common allergens and acceptable for stage 2 of Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D). If you have food sensitivities, you know […]
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Pomegranate Jello Recipe
The perfect treat for a hot summer morning and a sneaky way to get gelatin into you (+ kids). I created this jello while on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D) to heal a chronic case of yeast overgrowth. My kids did this gut healing protocol too, so I had to get creative in the food department […]
I recently returned from a trip to my sister’s home on the coast of MA. I drove 6 hours each way, and was away for 10 days. In all of those days and nights I did not have one belly-ache. Not even the slightest dull ache. In the past, the traveling alone would have been enough […]
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 […]
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My Happy Boy
In My Kitchen: My Happy Boy Serving customized cooking, consulting, and meal planning. I love this picture showing my youngest boy’s inside joy and enjoyment of life! Hard to believe once upon a time not so long ago, he had a painful and bloated belly, face full of rashes, runny nose, and seizures on a […]