Sauerkraut can increase certain vitamins and contains essential microbes, but there is some controversy about whether using a starter culture increases vitamin K when you make kraut at home, or if starter culture is even necessary. In fact, I don’t agree with Dr. Mercola on this one… In today’s episode of Guts & Glory I’m…
The Controversial Flu Shot & The All Natural Fermented Food Alternative. Plus, how to tell how strong your immune system is… I wanted to chat with you for a second about my opinion on the flu shot. Yes. This is a big question. Here’s where I personally stand. Plus, read on to learn about how…
I want to take a moment to tell you a story.When I graduated in 2001 with a certificate in Herbology I was ready to hit the ground running. Or so I thought. I had no idea what to do. I had learned which herbs to help with all kinds of ailments, become adept at making…
Nothing nourishes like a warm cup of miso. It's a fantastic source of vegetarian protein…I even drink the stuff for breakfast sometimes. The miso-making process is completely fascinating, but most people have never gotten a behind the scenes glimpse into what it takes to make this nutritious and ancient ferment. On today’s Guts & Glory…
What the crock? A mini-tutorial on the best system to prevent mold & make the tastiest, healthiest sauerkraut & kimchi. Kimchi, kraut, miso…all tasty, all contain probiotics, and all are easy to make, but one of the biggest questions and debates is what is the best system. I get asked a TON of questions about…
So, I've made almond milk for years. And even though it is easy to make and very delicious, it goes bad quickly if you don't use it in a couple days. PLUS, if you need it in a pinch, you won't have enough time to make it. Thankfully, I have solved BOTH of these problems…
Come to my kitchen and watch me and my herbalist, Lauren, as we show you how to make Kimchi, a delicious ferment that has exceptional health benefits. (And 3000 years of history starting in China!) Easy kimchi. In recent years, there is a lot of scientific evidence that suggests that the ancient traditions of fermenting…
Your average bottle of good probiotics costs about $30 for a month’s supply. Your average batch of homemade sauerkraut contains a small organic cabbage, which costs about $6, plus some sea salt, which might run ya $2.00 for a huge box. That batch of kraut will probably cost $6.17. And it will be waaaay more…
Ethiopian food is my favorite. You eat it with your hands, it has delicious spices, and the bread, Injera, that comes with the meal is delicious… and fermented, which makes it a highly nutritious food that is basically predigested and easy for our relatively weak digestive systems to absorb. Injera is made from water and…
Drip coffee… Like intravenous. A Red bull douche. A new smart device that blows a horn whenever you close your eyes more than a second. A wall of fans. That crazy music vehicle from Mad Max… In your cubicle! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles that snap you with rubber bands when you space out. Hiring a…
The Is It Your Gut? 5 Day Easy Gut Challenge just ended! This series was by far one of my best. There are five videos in the series, but the one that got a big reaction was Lesson 4: Moods—The Emotional Connection. Did you know that your ability to handle stress is directly related to…
What I Wish I Could Tell Every Single Person Have you ever found something that you really love, that dramatically improves your life, and makes you love waking up each day? And you just want to shout it from the rooftop? For me it’s the steps I’ve taken to get in the best health of…
I had a great conversation with JJ Virgin on the Showcase Club a few weeks ago. First thing—I want to say that there’s a reason this woman’s the biggest hotshot in wellness. Here was my chance to talk to my total health hero, so I asked her my biggest, most favorite question of all—Why are gut…
Doing all kinds of things for your health—probiotics, exercise, spinach—but still having a heckuva time? Here’s a question for you: how’s your breathing? Breathing. It’s the most natural thing in the world. Until you throw in a little (or a lot of) stress. You start breathing shallower and shallower. Your body’s ability to thrive plummets.…
A few weeks ago I visited family for labor day and got smacked in the face with a reality that I’d forgotten: Many people—in my opinion far too many, people I care about—take their allergies for granted. They put up with it. They take pills, they spend five years getting allergy shots to numb their…