What does it mean to soak grains? Well, besides sprouting and making sourdough, soaking whole grain flour is one way to maximize the benefits found within the grain. The nutrition you find in whole grains is locked inside by three main components, phytic acid, phytates, and phytase. I'm still not fully versed in all-things phytates, phytic acid and phytase and likely will never be. But I do feel well ... Continue Reading
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13 Reasons to Eat Butter
13 Reasons to Eat Butter. One of the best sources of fat soluble vitamins, prevents tooth decay and boosts immunity and even helps to manage weight loss! I got lost in Google-land yesterday while researching for today's post. Getting lost in the internet is fun sometimes. I've stumbled across some really great stuff! But it's not as much fun when you realize you've spent half of your writing ... Continue Reading
What is Kefir and Why We Should Be Drinking It
This post contains affiliate links. I’m apparently one of the last few people to board the fermentation train… or I’m still wet behind the ears when it comes to complete and real nutrition. Can someone hand me a towel, please? I’ll admit that I’m still kinda new at this real food thing. Baby steps, right? I’ve learned leaps and bounds these past few months and it’s changing how we eat, and why we ... Continue Reading