2009 July — Nourished Kitchen

A Glossary of Real Food Terms

July 30, 2009 | by Jenny | 15 Comments

Pastured hens. Heirloom varietals. Heritage pork. Certified Naturally Grown. Biodynamic. It can get confusing trying to differentiate one term from another when it Read More →

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Sour Pickles

July 29, 2009 | by Jenny | 75 Comments

Sour pickles are a mainstay at our summer dinner table. Naturally fermented, sour pickles are rich in beneficial bacteria and food enzymes, offering a dairy-free source of Read More →

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10 Ways to Get More Probiotics (without Dairy)

July 27, 2009 | by Jenny | 28 Comments

We hear it all the time (and I say it plenty!): eat your yogurt for probiotics. But if you choose not to eat dairy foods or cannot tolerate them, finding dairy-free probiotic Read More →

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A Visit from the Candy Fairy

July 25, 2009 | by Jenny | 16 Comments

The Candy Fairy came for a visit earlier this week. No, it's not what you think. She didn't leave bags of candy in our home ready for our three-year-old's eager hands. You Read More →

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Buckwheat Porridge

July 23, 2009 | by Jenny | 26 Comments

Buckwheat porridge - rich in niacin, fiber, magnesium and manganese, can be a deeply nourishing and warming breakfast treat. Any porridge makes a fantastic breakfast provided Read More →

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Sprouted Grain: Benefits, Preparation and Recipes

July 22, 2009 | by Jenny | 65 Comments

Sprouted grain - rich in food enzymes and natural vitamins - grows closer and closer to the mainstream as people across all walks of life search for a better way to incorporate Read More →

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10 Healthy Treats for Kids

July 20, 2009 | by Jenny | 44 Comments

Preparing healthy treats for kids can be a challenge. Picky palates seem to prefer junk over wholesome, natural and healthy treats, but even the pickiest kids may find a treat Read More →

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Reader Questions: GMO-free Infant Formula

July 16, 2009 | by Jenny | 16 Comments

Melissa asked: Q: I have a 3 month old daughter and wanted to know if is there are GMO free soy baby formula? I have been using Simulac Soy for the reflux benefits and cannot find Read More →

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Food Wars: Governmental Programs & Industrial Food

July 14, 2009 | by Jenny | 20 Comments

More and more, it seems that money and corporate interests inextricably intertwine the giants of the food industry and politicians. One glaring example of just how Read More →

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10 Reasons to Drink Your Milk Raw

July 2, 2009 | by Jenny | 43 Comments

Reason to Drink Raw Milk #1: Raw milk is a living food. Unlike pasteurized and ultra-high-temperature (UHT) pasteurized milk, raw milk is a living food. Several of milk's Read More →

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