by Brenda NTP | Mar 23, 2014 | Beverages, Blog, Detoxification, Digestion & Elimination, Fats, Fermented Foods, Properly Prepared Foods, Recipes
Beet kvass is to bile like paint thinner is to paint! One of our liver’s job is to help remove toxins from our body. It stores many of these toxins in our bile which is stored in our gallbladder. The gallbladder releases bile into the intestines when you consume...
by Brenda NTP | Mar 15, 2013 | Blog, Fats
Margarine and shortening are both hydrogenated fats. Hydrogenation is the chemical process used to convert polyunsaturated fats, which are normally liquid (oil) at room temperature, into solids (margarine) at room temperature. What is Margarine & How is it Made?...
by Brenda NTP | Feb 16, 2013 | Blog, Fats
If you have read my past “What are Healthy Fats?” post you know that you should use cold pressed, organic, unrefined, and extra virgin oils. This stands true for dressings or any other way you choose to use your oils including cooking. What determines if an oil or fat...
by Brenda NTP | Feb 12, 2013 | Blog, Fats
Many of us are starting to get the message that sugar is the bad guy, not fats, but are still struggling with which fats are healthy fats and how fats benefit us. Deficiency in Healthy Fats can lead to: Endocrine Issues (Hormonal Imbalances) Depression and Mood...