Spirulina is a type of fresh water blue-green algae that has been around for more than 3 billion years. It was used in ancient times as a food source for the Aztecs and then other Meso-Americans. This "super" green food is a powerhouse of nutrients. Spirulina is made up of 60% protein (an all vegetable source), even … [Read more...]
Irradiation of Food: Is it really safe?
What is irradiation? Irradiation is a form of decontamination that is used to kill microorganisms, bacteria, yeasts, molds, etc. It is used to help extend the shelf life of food products like dried herbs, teas, potatoes, flour, vegetables, fruits and more. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has … [Read more...]
Big Berkey Water Filter System *Review*
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We recently were given the chance to do a review of the Big Berkey Water Filter System. How could I say no? I had heard about these systems for years, but had never gotten my hands on one. If you are interested in an system that will remove everything bad (including lots of maintenance), while leaving you with pure great … [Read more...]
A Guide To Water Filter Systems
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Gone are the days of just drinking water out of the garden hose on that hot summer day. Today in our modern world we have very full busy lives and our water has gotten just as busy. What am I talking about? Polluted water. We need water daily to survive and to be truly healthy we need healthy water. Let's look at some … [Read more...]
Some Answers about Lacto-Fermentation
As you have seen we released Shannon's new book, Lacto-fermenting: The Easy & Healthy Way, and the response has been overwhelming. Today I wanted to share some of the great questions that have been asked about the book. A Few Questions & Answers Q: I was looking at the sample of your new book. Do you always have … [Read more...]