Toward Greater Sustainability, One Day at a Time
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
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
I’ve been making sourdough bread for several years now, and for the most part I’ve kept it very basic. Usually I make the whole wheat sourdough bread in this recipe, or something very similar. So this whole wheat sourdough country loaf is something unique and special. Lately I’ve been experimenting with converting commercial yeast recipes … Read more
This whole wheat sourdough ricotta pound cake is amazingly delicious, and arguably good for you too. Back when my husband and I were first married, I ate completely gluten free. I knew I felt better when I did and that I got stomachaches and other digestive issues when I ate too much wheat. Then I … Read more
Guys, this Instant Pot Paleo chicken soup is amazing. So, so, so good. You know those times when you’re sick and you just want a hot cup of soup? This is the one you need to reach for. Because it’s made from the whole chicken, it’s full of nutrients from the collagen in the bones. … Read more