leaky gut syndrome

Shiso Fabulous

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This week the CSA box had a big bunch of shiso. I haven’t eaten shiso—also called perilla, beefsteak plant, or sesame leaf—since I lived in South Korea over 15 years ago, so the bunch in my box inspired me to research traditional Korean dishes this week.

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Beet Envy

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There is something about the New Year that has me in the mood for pickled beets. Now that they are in season, here is an easy, delicious recipe for them.

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Coconut Water Kefir and Probiotic Pudding

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Young coconut water is best fermented by adding either water kefir grains or a prepared kefir powder to it. Kefir is a unique combination of probiotic bacteria and healthy yeast which consume the sugars in the coconut water, making the drink bubbly and delicious.

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Our Favorite Homemade Sauerkraut

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If you’ve only eaten store-bought or canned sauerkraut, you really owe it to yourself to try the fermented, homemade variety. Here is our basic recipe.

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Homemade Coconut Milk Yogurt

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Coconut milk yogurt is a great choice for people allergic to or avoiding yogurt made from cow’s milk or soy. Here’s how to make it at home.

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