'Tis the season for pickling! It is the perfect way to preserve all that beautiful late-summer produce so it can be enjoyed all year long. Plus, if you're making lacto-fermented pickles you're cultivating beneficial bacteria (probiotics) to give your body a boost in immunity, gut-health, and mood. I'm into pickled vegetables for many reasons. … [Read more...]
Simple Homemade Kimchi
If you've been a One Beet reader for a while, you know I'm passionate about the health benefits of fermented foods. They are so essential to effective digestion, strong immunity, healthy skin, and even mood regulation. I like to eat some type of fermented food each day, and I recommend that many of my clients do the same. Making my own … [Read more...]
What’s All the Hype About Fermented Foods?
Probiotics and fermented foods are hot right now, and in my opinion, they deserve all the hype. Lacto-fermented foods are an outstanding way to support overall health by adding good bacteria, enzymes, and vitamins to your diet. Click on over to my guest post on My Life & Kids to read more about what healthy bacteria really are and how to add … [Read more...]
Moroccan Preserved Lemons
My latest fermentation project is Moroccan preserved lemons, and I'm obsessed. They add a touch of the exotic to regular everyday dishes, and let's be honest, who doesn't need more exotic in the dead of winter? Winter is citrus season to be sure. One of my favorite February treats is the fresh Meyer lemons that recently started appearing … [Read more...]
