Toward Greater Sustainability, One Day at a Time
Death is not like the movies,Sneaking up almost unexpected,On a person who looks almost healthy And communicates their last wishes up to the very moment of death. But real death, from old age or disease,The slow progression of loss of life–THAT death is not like the movies. As an infant does not spring forth in … Read more
Understanding Phytic Acid in Grains Phytic acid is a naturally occurring compound found in grains, legumes, and nuts. It is considered an anti-nutrient because it can bind to minerals like iron, zinc, and calcium, reducing their bioavailability for absorption by the body. Understanding phytic acid is crucial in order to make informed dietary choices and maximize nutrient … Read more
Understanding Phytic Acid To grasp the significance of phytic acid in mineral absorption, we must first understand what phytic acid is and its role in the body. What is Phytic Acid? Phytic acid, also known as inositol hexaphosphate (IP6), is a unique molecule commonly found in plant seeds, grains, legumes, nuts, and other plant-based foods. … Read more
Understanding Anti-Nutrients in Grains In order to fully understand the impact of certain dietary components, it’s important to explore the concept of anti-nutrients and their presence in grains. Anti-nutrients are naturally occurring compounds in certain foods that can interfere with nutrient absorption or cause other adverse effects when consumed. In the case of grains, several … Read more
Understanding Phytic Acid in Grains Phytic acid, also known as inositol hexaphosphate (IP6), is a compound that is commonly found in grains and seeds, such as wheat, rice, corn, legumes, nuts, and seeds. It is known for its ability to bind to important minerals like iron, zinc, magnesium, and calcium, reducing their absorption in the … Read more
Understanding Phytic Acid To fully grasp the impact of phytic acid on mineral absorption, it’s important to understand what phytic acid is and its relationship to mineral absorption. What is Phytic Acid? Phytic acid, also known as inositol hexaphosphate (IP6), is a naturally occurring compound found in many plant-based foods, including grains, nuts, seeds, and … Read more
Recently I’ve started to delve more deeply into the world of cheesemaking, which naturally results in a lot of extra whey. Since I’m always striving to be more sustainable and make use of “extras” rather than throwing them away, I’ve amassed a collection of ideas for what to do with leftover whey. Last week a … Read more
I am autistic. It’s been a process of literally years to come to the point where I can embrace the word. From the first inkling of “that sounds like me” to realizing it also describes my daughter to truly understanding what the autistic brain looks like from the inside and fully accepting that it one-hundred … Read more
When we first started our homesteading journey, I had no idea there were so many ways to preserve fresh eggs. I thought you kept them on the counter if they were unwashed and in the fridge if they were washed, and otherwise you just used them before they went bad. Au contraire. Among other methods, … Read more
For years now my husband and I have talked about buying a house with lots of land to start our homestead. We wanted acres and acres for cows, chickens, maybe a few more animals, a barn, and a garden. The Search Begins Finally, we were ready to jump in. We had just finished a 4-year … Read more