Tag: healthy living

The Right Way to Eat Nuts

Written by b-better on June 23, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on The Right Way to Eat Nuts

Proper preparation of nuts is one of these traditions, which I discuss in greater detail in my upcoming book Unjunk. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Traditionally, people understood instinctively that nuts are best soaked or partially sprouted before consumed because nuts contain enzyme inhibitors which can put a real strain on the digestive mechanism if consumed in excess.⁣⁣⁣These enzyme inhibitors protect the plants and prevent germination until the conditions are just right.⁣⁣⁣⁣By soaking nuts in filtered water, you essentially replicate the moist environment needed for germination and de-activate/neutralize...

Healthy Kitchen Swaps

Written by b-better on June 21, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Healthy Kitchen Swaps

Autoimmunity is becoming epidemic. The majority of my clients have an autoimmune condition and regardless of their diagnosis, there are always three common factors:1️⃣ Gut dysfunction/ leaky gut2️⃣ An overwrought & weakened immune system3️⃣ Trigger(s)Toxins are often overlooked but are common triggers. And heavy metals in particular are likely lurking in your kitchen! “WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN??⁣”⁣⁣⁣I get this question a lot. And if you’re at the beginning of your health journey, I know how overwhelming it can feel.⁣⁣⁣⁣My suggestion? Pick one item that feels doable....