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Kombucha Questions Answered and More Flavoring Ideas

February 8, 2017 by Laurie Neverman 31 Comments

Given that there were a TON of kombucha questions on the post “Flavoring Kombucha and Kombucha Testimonials“, I thought it was time to put all the replies into some sort of order and do an updated listing some of my latest flavor combinations.

If you are just getting started with Kombucha, please visit my post on “How to Brew Kombucha“. This post also lists some of the health benefits of kombucha. If you would like a more detailed explanation of the microflora and microfauna found in kombucha, along with a comparison of kombucha and water kefir, check out this post.

On to the questions and answers… [Read more…]

Learn About Elderberry Health Benefits with Norm’s Farms

September 10, 2012 by Laurie Neverman 54 Comments

Norm's Farms (formerly Elderberry Life) Products are a tasty and convenient way for you to enjoy America’s own homegrown superfruit, Sambucus Canadensis, the American Elderberry. Elderberry health benefits are being rediscovered and verified in scientific studies. Although the European elderberry (Sambucus nigra) has been more well studied and cultivated, the American elderberry has been found to contain similar anti-cancer compounds. (Note: some sources list the European elderberry as Sambucus nigra sbsp. nigra, and the American elderberry as Sambucus nigra sbsp. canadensis. Their properties are very similar.) [Read more…]

Deep Nutrition Book Review: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Foods

July 30, 2011 by Laurie Neverman 50 Comments

If what you were eating was hurting your grandchildren, would you change it?

Nearly every diet and nutrition book on the market focuses only on you. Dr. Cate takes nutrition to the next level, providing information not only to help you to heal yourself, but to give your children and grandchildren optimal health. Deep Nutrition combines the latest research on nutrition, health and epigenetics and explains with photos, diagrams and analogies, making it accessible to the layperson. [Read more…]