I found lakanto while doing The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) to heal yeast overgrowth (Candida). This healing protocol suggested avoiding honey, white/raw sugar, maple syrup, and other sweeteners I relied on. After weeks without sweets, I was thrilled to find lakanto to make sweet treats that I could eat! This sugar alternative doesn’t feed harmful pathogens […]
Tag: digestive disorders
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. […]
This is quite possibly the most earthy and simple way to top carrot cupcakes, waffles, and even fill a layered cake. When you’re on a diet like B.E.D, recipes like this start to make sense and even taste good! Kids, and adults, who haven’t grown up on sugar will appreciate this frosting’s subtle sweetness. I use lakanto here because it’s a […]
Digestive issues include mild, temporary cases of lactose and gluten intolerance to more serious, chronic conditions such as Crohn’s disease and ulcers. Many people have a digestive issue in some shape or form. Both my kids (see my bloated boy in photo) had digestive issues as did I for too many years. We have since […]
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 […]
EcoBloom: A Prebiotic That Feeds Probiotics Tara Carpenter, NC. Holistic nutrition for digestion; specialized in yeast overgrowth. Originally published November 1, 2014 I discovered EcoBloom while on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) to heal a stubborn case of systemic yeast overgrowth. After reading Donna Gates’ book (see here) I realized this prebiotic fiber is ideal […]
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