GLUTEN FREE 8 SERVINGS 1 1/2 CUPS RED LENTILS (PRE SOAKED FOR AT LEAST 4 HOURS) 3 CELERY STALKS ( WASHED AND CUT ONTO SMALL PIECES) 1 ONION (DICED INTO SMALL PIECES) 2 MEDIUM CARROTS (PEELED AND CHOPPED UP INTO SMALL PIECES) 1 16 OZ JAR ORGANIC SALSA 2 CUPS VEGETABLE BROTH 4 CUPS WATER… Continue reading Simple Red Lentil Stew for Gluten-Free Diets
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DIY Herbal Remedy to Combat Seasonal Illnesses
We’ve started using garlic honey this cold and flu season, and I think it’s working. I had heard about it. I wanted to try it out. So, I started my first batch in late September. My new batch has been fermenting for almost a month now. When my husband or I try to get sick,… Continue reading DIY Herbal Remedy to Combat Seasonal Illnesses
Apple Cider Vinegar: Natural Remedies and Uses
Apple cider vinegar has many uses. The reason it cleans well is because of the antibacterial properties in it. People also like to use it in cooking and foods to enhance marinades, dressings, and to preserve foods. Did you know that it can also be used as a natural medicine? I personally have used it… Continue reading Apple Cider Vinegar: Natural Remedies and Uses
Understanding Biofilms: The Hidden Impact on Health
Most people have probably never heard of biofilms. A simple way to explain this is dental plaque, the plaque that forms on our teeth. We all know that dental plaque can cause cavities. Still, biofilms can form on medical implants used in the body, too. These biofilms can also develop in your intestines. They can… Continue reading Understanding Biofilms: The Hidden Impact on Health
Understanding Probiotics: The Key to a Healthy Gut
The definition of biotic means life! When we ingest a probiotic from a food or a supplement, we add life-giving organisms to our body. These organisms help maintain a healthy digestive system. Probiotics are life, unlike antibiotics, which essentially mean anti life. Probiotics are microorganisms or microbes. The gut and especially the colon, is the… Continue reading Understanding Probiotics: The Key to a Healthy Gut
The Benefits of Digestive Enzymes: My Personal Journey
MY PERSONAL STORY Digestive enzymes have made a world of difference for me. Before I started taking them with every meal, I suffered from gas and bloating. I also experienced general intestinal discomfort after I had eaten a meal or any food. I do not have that problem anymore, and if I do, I just… Continue reading The Benefits of Digestive Enzymes: My Personal Journey