Fermented Foods?

Just what is a condiment?  Historically condiments on the table were some type of pickled or fermented food..........




There are a variety of different fermented foods available to supplement our daily diet. Why should we seek to supplement our daily diet with fermented foods?

 

Simply speaking,  supplementing our diet with fermented foods can help to reduce high cholesterol levels in our blood, it strengthens and supports our digestive by adding pre and probiotics plus fermented foods enhance our immune systems---by helping our bodies to fight off and prevent diseases.

 

Some of the most familiar fermented foods are pickles, sauerkraut and yogurt.  The basic problem is that all of these products when mass produced are woefully lacking in all the the above benefits of the very foods you think will be helping.  They cannot be made the same and have the same benefits when they are mass produced with extra ingredients to rush the process and/or loaded with sugar or sugar products.  All are heated to the point that the pre and probiotics have all but disappeared.

 

What Is a Fermented Food?

Stop The Cold and Flu Bugs In Their Tracks!

Wow it's cold and flu season and the little ladies with the needles are out everywhere trying to give you a flu shot. Good news is that there is a better way to get through the cold and flu season without invaiding your body with toxins.

Germs are everywhere. The key is to build up your immune system to fight them off so today we are going to share with you 10 strageties that can help build that immune system in to a big mean fighting machine.

One site said, "Eat Like Peter Rabbit". I like that. Bad, unwholesome food impairs immune function. This includes avoiding French fries, soft drinks and most importantly SUGAR.

The best way to build and increase the action of those action warriors, your white blood cells, is to enhance your intake of fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It's also important to get an adequate amount of good protein.

If you are a new mother and worried about your infant getting the cold or the flu. Breast milk is your babies first defense against sickness and disease.

A great way to add fruits and vegetables to your or your child's diet is smoothies. Who doesn't like a smoothie?

Pumpkin Smoothie (adapted from and picture by Healthful Pursuit)