According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 65% of the worlds population is moderately lactose intolerant. In the U.S. alone over 30 million people suffer from this frustrating disorder and in many cases (like mine) lactose intolerance goes undiagnosed. The prevalence of lactose intolerance is strongly associated with genetics and ethnicity. For example, most folks of eastern Asian descent […]
Being a food fanatic comes with a lot of explaining. Between all the weird stuff I’ve experimented with and made, I’m surprised people still think I’m sane (maybe they don’t…) Anyways, food and nature are funny things and understanding the way food works is not always easy or appealing. Today, I’ll be talking about fermentation
For those of you who love making things yourself, you’ll love making Hemp milk! Its super easy, yummy, and nutritious. I decided to give hemp milk a try because cows milk gives me the tummy aches and I love making my own stuff, so it was a win win for me. I purchased a 13
After publishing Bacteria is Your Friend, I decided that, that post could only suffice as an ice breaker to an important topic near and dear to my heart, and health. So, I’ve decided to make a series out of it! I’ve been anxious to write about this subject since I finished up my probiotics/prebiotics class
Do you ever wonder why you toss and turn at night before you can finally fall asleep? Do you wake up not feeling rested? Does your neck and back hurt when you get out of bed? Do you have to find the perfect position before you can finally fall sleep? These ailments could mean numerous
Why Vitamin D you ask? We get that from the sun and from milk, there’s no way we need to supplement it too. But here’s where you’re sadly mistaken! Vitamin D, could quiet possibly be the most important Vitamin that you’re not getting enough of! This past semester in my Nutrition and Human Development class
This topic was actually requested by one of my great friends. At first I thought it wouldn’t be that great of a topic to write about, just because I figured most people already knew all about it. But I decided to step back and look at the big picture. I’ve promised to dedicate my posts
I love Sunday mornings, waking up late, rolling out of bed, and thinking what can I make this morning? Living in New England this time of year, your body is just starting to adjust to the chilly weather after the grueling humid hot summer and unpredictable fall. I love nothing more than making my own
You go to your local grocery store and you see a shelf full of honey. So which one do you add to the cart? Many non honey connoisseurs go for the cute plastic bear with the squeeze top, right? He’s cute, non messy, and for some strange reason a honey filled plastic bear just makes
Pronounced: Peek-OH deh Guy-OH Also known as “Fresh Salsa” is a delicious appetizer, snack, or topping. Its not only delicious it’s also guilt free and very healthy! No need to strictly enjoy this delicious salsa just when you go out for Mexican cuisine. You can make Pico at home very easily with some simple ingredients
