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New book released TODAY!!

I'm so excited because my latest book -- Fermented Foods For Health -- was released TODAY!

Does your immune system need a boost? Are you susceptible to every bug or flu virus going around? You may need to consume more probiotic-rich foods!

Learn how to make your own fermented foods that are packed with probiotics in my latest book released TODAY: FERMENTED FOODS FOR HEALTH: Use the Power of Probiotic Foods to Improve Your Digestion, Strengthen Your Immunity, and Prevent Illness

Fermentation is what creates the good bacteria in yogurt, kefir, and kombucha. Increasing good bacteria in your diet is important for intestinal health—and a healthy intestinal tract means a healthy immune system, as 70% of our immune system resides in the intestines:

• Constant replenishment of the beneficial microbial population by consuming fermented foods will limit the chances of infection by pathogens and the requirement to take pills and medication.
• The presence of antioxidants like those found in fermented vegetables and soy foods remove free radicals in the body enhancing longevity and protecting the body from the development of cancer.
• Fermented foods which are rich in digestive enzymes could help delay the process of aging and improve digestive processes.

Additionally, when you ferment food at home, you can create your own healthy condiments, relishes, tonics, chutneys, yogurt, kefir, and other delicious recipes. With sections on how to ferment fruits and vegetables, fish and meats, dairy products and drinks, FERMENTED FOODS FOR HEALTH has a wide variety of recipes that are easy to follow. Not only will you strengthen your health and immunity, but you will learn how to make your own fermented food free of harmful chemicals and rich with beneficial bacteria.

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Published on May 14, 2013 16:05 Tags: boost-immunity, fermentation, fermented-foods, health-foods, healthy-digestion, probiotics

Newest book review from Cynthia Lair on my new book: Fermented Foods for Health

Received this wonderful book review from Cynthia Lair, Assistant Professor and Culinary Curriculum Director for Bastyr University’s Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science, Author of Feeding the Whole Family (Sasquatch Books 2008) and Feeding the Young Athlete (Readers to Eaters, 2012). And Host of the online cooking show Cookus Interruptus at cookus.tv

"Do you have a gut feeling that you need to read this book? Trust that hunch.

Not only is our gut a barometer of intuition, the microbial population living there instructs our body’s digestive processes and the immune system. To handle this huge chore, our microflora needs to be dominated by strong, virile good guys. Today our gut good guys are being decimated by the overuse of antibiotics, poor quality processed foods, stress and more resulting in an a wide array of ills.

To the rescue (ta da!) comes Dr. Deirdre Rawlings. In her new book, Fermented Foods for Health, she has synthesized the history of humans eating probiotic-rich foods with cutting-edge research and written this utterly comprehendible book that neatly lays out the link between our gut and our health.

"But that’s not all. Her book also includes EVERYTHING you need to know about how to make probiotic-rich food and drink at home so that eating fermented foods to help your flora flourish becomes a natural part each day. I’ll drink (kombucha) to that!

Thanks, Cynthia! http://tinyurl.com/bhw6xk9
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Published on May 19, 2013 11:18 Tags: fermented-foods, nutrition, powerfoods, probiotics, superfoods