Fermentation is a traditional way to preserve foods and dates back thousands of years, with most countries of the world having traditional foods that they ferment. The purpose of eating fermented foods is to restore your gut bacteria to a good balance so that your digestion improves, which means you are … [Read more...]
Book Review-Traditionally Fermented Foods
Most of us who have a health consciousness realize that we need more fermented foods in our lives. Sometimes there is a disconnect between our knowledge and practice though. This is certainly true in my life, but I continue to strive to increase the fermented foods in the diet of my family. The book … [Read more...]
So Why is Gut Health So Important?
I am seeing more and more posts these days about gut health and the need for probiotic foods and drinks. It seems to me the topic is becoming more mainstream although I admit I follow many health bloggers so what is mainstream to me might not be to you. But why is this topic gaining in popularity daily? … [Read more...]
Best of Purposeful Nutrition 2014
It is that time of year, looking back to the past year and forward to the next one. I can't believe 2014 is really almost over already. It has been a good year in many ways and I am grateful to be finishing another year in which I was able to blog all year long. I want to remember some of my favorite and … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Sourdough Company Review
(This post contains affiliate links from which I will benefit. I did receive 2 bread mixes for this review but with no obligations to publish a positive review of any kind.) In early March I had the opportunity to receive 2 wonderful sourdough bread mixes from The Gluten Free Sourdough Company. … [Read more...]
Making (or Getting) Your Own Sourdough Starter
(This post may contain affiliate links from which I will benefit. I only promote products I fully believe in.) Let me start this post by saying that I have never had to make a sourdough starter. I have had people in my life from whom I have been able to get some sourdough starter and then care for that. I … [Read more...]