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Cultured Dill Beans Fermented Foods Recipe

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 10, 2017 | Digestion, Food, Recipe

Perhaps you’ve heard about the health benefits of fermented foods. But maybe you’ve only tried yogurt and sauerkraut and perhaps miso soup. I just recently purchased the ebook “Planting Seeds of Nourishment” by nutritionist, Yvette DuMouchel,...

Carrot Ginger Immune- and Digestive-Support Vegan Soup Recipe

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 29, 2017 | Digestion, Food, immune boosting, immune system, Recipe, Stress

I know, that’s a very long title for a recipe: Carrot Ginger Immune and Digestive Support Vegan Soup Recipe. But I wanted to say a bit about why I chose to make and share this one. My poor husband has had a fair amount of dental work done recently. Most people...

Easy to learn acupressure for better digestion

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 14, 2016 | acupressure, Digestion, Health Tips

Ate too much at Thanksgiving? Already digging into the Halloween candy? Not to suggest that you continue to overeat or eat junk, but don’t you wish there was something you could do to help improve your digestion? There is. Acupressure for better digestion is...

Think fermented foods are gross? Some tips

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jul 21, 2016 | Digestion, Food, Health Tips, Recipe

I’ve tried a number of fermented foods that I’ve wanted to spit right back out (ayran and poi, for example). And some I’ve not been able to get past the smell of (natto and stinky tofu). But don’t be offended if those are your favourite foods. My grandmother grew up...

Sauerkraut Recipe for Good Bacteria Probiotics

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jul 21, 2016 | Digestion, Food, Recipe

So why would you make your own sauerkraut recipe when you can simply buy it in a store? Well, because like anything homemade it often tastes better (unless you screw up the recipe, which I have been known to do). And because this way you know you have a true fermented...

Fibre foods are fabulous — part of my nutrition book in process

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jul 14, 2016 | Detoxification, Digestion, Food, Heart health, weight

Non-Starch Polysaccharides–AKA Fibre Foods Non-starch polysaccharides is not an easy term to remember, or to market as part of a nutritious diet. More commonly termed dietary fibre, it includes cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectins (though it gets complicated...