Many of us have recently found ourselves thrown more into our kitchens. I am very excited about this because, of course, I believe in the healing power of real food! But depending on how you were raised and what you were taught at home and at school, you may be feeling overwhelmed and intimidated.
Over the years I have written various posts and articles to help with the how and why of eating real food. These are companions to recipes, things that will make the time you spend in real food preparation efficient and worthwhile.
Things like:
How to know what foods your body wants to eat
How to reheat food while preserving the nutritional integrity
Prioritizing food categories to spend more money on than others
Preparing your food in ways that make the nutrients more bioavailable
How and why to buy locally
I hope these resources are helpful. Did I miss something? Let me know in the comments and I will work on getting a post out to you!
Working with Your Innate Intelligence
Innate intelligence is the idea that our body was born knowing what we need to be healthy and whole.
Inside the cells of our body is a knowledge that we haven’t even begun to understand. But we can see the effects, so we can know it’s there. It is always working towards being more healthy, vibrant, and whole. And our body wants to work with us and help us understand how to get there.
The Lost Art of Reheating Without a Microwave
Microwaves, advertised to be "the greatest cooking discovery since fire," can be found in almost every American home. And I recommend that you never use one!
There are many reasons why microwaves should be avoided (read: remove them from your house), including lost nutrition, creation of free radicals and carcinogens, and radiation leakage. In this article, we are not going to debate the safety of microwaves, but bring back the lost art of reheating food without a microwave.
Vintage Food Hacks: Fermenting Part 1
Learn more about why I love fermenting so much and what I learned about the world of ferments.
Vintage Food Hacks: Fermenting Part 2
Today, let’s talk about what in the world lacto-fermentation is, and how you can start doing it yourself!
Why Betty Got Some Better Butter
Do you remember the old nursery rhyme/tongue twister about Betty Botter buying butter?
Which begs the deep, philosophical question—was it actually important for her to buy better butter? Or did it just make the rhyme work?
Learn more about nutrient dense foods and what they can do!
How to Shop Like Betty
While I still encourage people to think differently about food budget—considering it instead as part of your health-care budget, I understand that at some point, cash-flow is a limiting factor. You can only do the best you can, prioritizing the things that seem important to your body and family, and go from there.
I want to share a few tips with you. Ones that can help you put more nutrient-dense food on the table. Today let's talk about how to shop.
Garden Fresh Vegetables Without a Garden
Thousands of years of eating does leave an impression, and a healthy body will naturally crave more fresh fruits and vegetables in the summertime.
But depending on your situation, you may not have a garden, which makes fresh vegetables a little harder to come by. This is the case for me again this year. So today I thought I would share some ways to get fresh vegetables.
Properly Preparing Grains
Learn how to properly prepare rice and quinoa.
Good, Better, Best Series
It can be hard to know where to prioritize with your food buget. In each of these blogs, I discuss the good, better, and best options for things like meat, garlic, ferments, cookware and more!