Recently, Lea from Nourishing Treasures did a series of posts in which she tested 18 different sauerkraut fermentation set ups to see which ones were the best — everything from a recycled salsa jar to an expensive Harsch Crock. She tested for the prevalence of lactic-acid producing bacteria, the absence of mold or other undesirable microorganisms, ease of success, and more. This is the summary of her findings!
8 Things about Gelatin You Didn’t Know
Gelatin is super trendy right now and rightly so! Not only does gelatin have numerous health benefits, but it also happens to be easy to use and won’t break your budget like some other superfoods. Yet despite all the attention that gelatin is getting right now, there are still a lot of important things about…
Alternatives to Bone Broth
Don’t like the taste of bone broth? Or need a vegetarian version of bone broth? Here are the best bone broth alternatives that still deliver health benefits.
21 Gelatin Tips and Tricks
Learn how to use gelatin with these gelatin tips and tricks! I cover everything from gelatin ratios to when to use collagen instead.
How to Heal Your Gut with Gelatin
We now know that gut health is crucial for mental health and nutrient absorption. Learn how to heal your gut using natural gelatin.
6 Ways Gelatin Fights Inflammation
Inflammation is at the root of health problems like depression or heart disease. Find out how eating gelatin can fight inflammation to heal the body.
7 Great Sources of Collagen You Should Be Eating Every Day
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. Eat these natural sources of collagen every day to see benefits like healthier skin!
Why Choose the Continuous Brew Method of Making Kombucha Tea?
One of the first posts I ever shared on Food Renegade was a batch method of brewing flavored kombucha called the double fermentation method. It was the only method I’d ever really known about. Eventually, I heard about alternative brewing methods, including the continuous brew method. So, I asked Hannah Crum of Kombucha Kamp to tell us all about it. What follows is an interview with Hannah.
Grain-Free Chocolate Almond Crackles
WARNING: These grain-free chocolate almond crackle cookies are highly addictive!! These are the type of cookies you will want to hide and keep for yourself.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
Think you don’t like a particular veggie? Want to know my secret for getting just about anyone to drool over it? Put some bacon on it. This simple commandment has my kiddos loving their spinach, asparagus, and — yes — brussels sprouts. And no, before you lambast me about bacon, I’m talking about the good kind. The kind from hogs raised on pasture, rich in the healthy monounsaturated fats your body needs. With this recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon, you’ll be sure to enjoy these fantastically cute veggies. (As my three year old would say, “They’re baby cabbages.” She also calls broccoli “baby trees.”)