Organ matter, or offal, is one the most nutrient-dense categories of food that we can eat, and food archaeologists now believe that developing the tools needed to access the blood, fat, bones, and organs of animals was responsible for our brains growing to their current size. However, if you didn’t grow up eating offal, it…
Slow-cooking fruits and vegetables and combining them with healthy fats can be very soothing and healing to the gut lining and microbiota. Our children have immature digestive systems that can benefit greatly from fermented and slow-cooked foods because their nutrients have been made more accessible by the fermentation and/or cooking process. Kids love applesauce because…
The health benefits of fermented dairy, such as yogurt, are well-documented. Yogurt is such an easy and kid-friendly option for snack, but most commercial yogurts have way too much sugar and can be expensive. The prospect of homemade yogurt was really intimidating to me until I tried it and discovered how easy it was. There…
It’s hard to find a snack that doesn’t include some form of processed carbohydrates. It’s even harder to find a healthy, quick snack that isn’t mostly carbohydrates, like a piece of fresh fruit or a slice of toast. I’m always looking for ways to add protein and healthy fat to mealtimes or carbohydrate recipes, but…
Few things beat the smell and taste of tender, roast chicken. It can be tough, however, to prevent the chicken from drying out too much in the oven, while also ensuring it’s completely cooked through, while also running around after the kids and the dog. This recipe is foolproof for creating beautiful, golden, moist, and…
Sauerkraut was the first type of fermentation that I ever tried, and I loved it so much that it has become an absolute staple in our home. I’ve tried both green and red cabbage; I’ve tried adding caraway seeds and garlic, but when it comes down to it, nothing beats pure red sauerkraut for me….