We know that freshly milled grain is the most nutritious of all, but hey – I don’t have a grain mill yet, do you? Since many of us have to buy our grains already in the form of flour, here are a few tips to get the best nutrition out of the situation: Buy flour [...]
Entries from March 9th, 2010
Monday Mission: Sprout Something!
March 8th, 2010 · 30 Comments · Do It Yourself, Monday Missions, Upgraded Nutrition
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to sprout a seed. I know many folks are getting into their gardening groove already, but that’s not exactly what a mean. I mean sprouting a seed, like a wheat berry, pinto bean, or lentil, then cooking and eating it. Impact Ratings: Level of Commitment: Baby Steps [...]
Tags: legumes·seeds·sprouting·whole grains
Sourdough Recipes Galore: Whole Wheat Crackers
March 8th, 2010 · 70 Comments · Avoiding Waste, Recipes
If you started your sourdough starter last week, you may be ready to try your hand at something with it. I’ll be posting recipes all week long. These first few will give you a chance to use up some of your ever-growing starter without begging for rise action…success without chance of brick-bread! That’s the kind [...]
Tags: crackers·guest post·phytates·snacks·soaked grains·sourdough·whole grains
Mary and Martha Moment: Deepen Your Prayer Life this Lent
March 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Mary and Martha Moments
Time for a mid-Lenten check! As we’re approximately halfway through Lent this week, it’s a good time to remind, reevaluate, and recommit. Remind: What are your Lenten promises, anyway? Did you forget about any of them? Reevaluate: How are you doing sticking with it? Are you letting anything fall by the wayside? Are your goals [...]
Mary and Martha Moment: Just Food
March 5th, 2010 · 17 Comments · Mary and Martha Moments, Prayerful Kitchen
During this season of fasting, it is appropriate for us to reconsider our spiritual relationship with food. Beyond counting calories or even finding nutrient-dense or frugal foods, let us consider the social and environmental cost of our food. Catholics believe in the mystical Body of Christ, meaning that everyone who is a child of God, [...]
Tags: CAFOs·Catholic Social Teaching·environment·factory farms
Food for Thought: Health Benefits of Sourdough
March 5th, 2010 · 33 Comments · Food for Thought, Science of Nutrition
Fermented foods are oft lauded for their massive health benefits, including beneficial bacteria to balance your intestinal flora and easier digestion. Lactic acid fermentation not only helps to preserve food but also increases the nutrients available for our bodies. We’re told daily via advertisements of the probiotic health benefits of one of my favorite foods, [...]
Real Food Face-Off: Nourishing Traditions vs. Nourishing Days
March 4th, 2010 · 37 Comments · Real Food Face-Off
Sally Fallon Morell, author and president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, was gracious enough to share a phone interview this week so I could feature her in this series, alongside so very many people inspired by her books. Book? There really is just one that counts, isn’t there? She’s up against one of the [...]
