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Red Cabbage pH Test

Red cabbage indicator is a fascinating and accessible way to explore pH levels and acid-base chemistry. This natural pH test utilizes the anthocyanin pigments found in red cabbage, which change color in response to different pH environments. The indicator can distinguish between acidic, neutral, and basic solutions, providing a visual …

Banana Vinegar: A Tropical Twist on Health and Flavor

Banana vinegar has emerged as a fascinating and easily accessible subject in the world of natural health, particularly due to its potential ability to break down chitin. This tropical elixir, which can be made at home with just ripe bananas, water, and a bit of patience, offers a unique combination …

My Kitchen Alchemy

From the moment I first stepped into a forest as a child, I knew I was destined for a life intertwined with nature’s mysteries. My parents often joked that I was more plant than human, as I spent countless hours exploring the woods, collecting leaves, and observing the intricate dance …

Good & Bad Fats

Are there “good” and “bad” fats? And how much fat, exactly, should a health-conscious person strive to eat? In this article, we’ll talk all about fats, including the effects of certain fats on your health, plus how fats work in your body. What is fat? Fat, an essential macronutrient, plays …

GABA in our Kitchen & Microbiome

(except from the “Human Microbiome & Kitchen Alchemy” book) When we create our fermented veggies, we become GABA producers, crafting an incredible compound right in our kitchens. These nutritional powerhouses are finally gaining the recognition they deserve for their role in health promotion and disease prevention. GABA, or Gamma-aminobutyric acid—which, …

Green Pepper Pow(d)er

We are harvesting the peppers…lotsa peppers!   We have too many peppers!  So, we create lasting value with Green Powder. Green Bell Pepper Powder is also known as (Capsicum annuum) and of the Bell pepper varieties. They are mainly cultivated for the fruits but now there are many more uses for …

Fermentation (noun, “FUR-men-TAY-shun”

This word describes a process by which living things break down carbohydrates to make other molecules and provide energy to cells or organs. Carbohydrates are common compounds in food and include sugars and starches Some microbes use fermentation to get energy from carbohydrates. When people put those microbes to work, …

Posca – The Commoners Drink of Medicine

The plebeians and the army drank the posca, a drink despised by the upper class. The posca was made from acetum which was a low quality wine that almost tasted like vinegar. Sometimes wine that got spoiled (because it was not properly stored) would also be used to make this …