{"id":58729,"date":"2009-11-13T23:25:15","date_gmt":"2009-11-14T04:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/?p=2644"},"modified":"2009-11-13T23:25:15","modified_gmt":"2009-11-14T04:25:15","slug":"day-one-ferments-kefir-and-healthy-cooking-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/58729","title":{"rendered":"Day One: Ferments, Kefir and Healthy Cooking for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Amanda Love demonstrates the preparation of dairy kefir.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This morning started off excitedly – a bleary-eyed awakening, a rush, quick registration and a charming, nourishing breakfast of faintly, but pleasantly, salty soaked oats, apples and raisins.\u00a0 The day was a whirlwind – and worthwhile – from Scott Gryzbek’s quick and dirty tutorial on how to ferment anything, to Beverly Rubik’s fascinating pilot study analyzing the blood of adherents to the Weston A Price diet and Jennette Turner’s take on the intricate details of food and its effects on the mood and temperament of children.\u00a0 My head’s still spinning – but one thing remained constant through this series: the importance of maximizing nutrient intake whether through the time-honored traditions of classic lactic acid fermentation or through consuming sacred foods dense in vitamins and minerals.\u00a0 In essence, good food yields good health.<\/p>\n

Highlights of the first day of the Wise Traditions Conference:<\/h3>\n

Beverly Rubik, PHD <\/strong>– a experienced researcher in biophysics and microscopy – delivered a fascinating slide show comparing the live blood analyses of persons adhering to the diet advocated by the Weston A Price Foundation and those following a modern, conventional which included organic foods and supplements:<\/p>\n

Cholesterol is the bandaid the body puts on an arterial injury.\u00a0 The culprit is not the cholesterol \u2026 it\u2019s the body\u2019s way of trying to heal damaged arteries …<\/em> Less blood coagulation is clear in WAP diet subjects compared to modern diet … Reduced red blood cell clumping may be associated with improved blood circulation.\u00a0 Longer blood coagulation time is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. [The Weston A Price] diet gives you the protection without the drugs.<\/em><\/p>\n

Jennette Turner <\/strong>– a nutritional consultant who provides healthy workplace education – spoke at length about the intricate ways in which nutrients, or lack thereof, affect the cognitive and emotional health of our children:<\/p>\n

Healthy brains come from healthy foods … Liver is one of the most nourishing foods we can eat \u2013 helps kids manage stress effectively, helps with moodiness and best source of vitamin A necessary for growth.\u00a0 Liver and pork ft is a source of vitamin D \u2026 crucial for everyone, especially teenagers<\/em>.<\/p>\n

In eloquent simplicity, Amanda Love<\/strong> – a nutrition educator and natural foods chef – defined traditional foods and just how they play a role in our health:<\/p>\n

Ever since we\u2019ve been eating food that\u2019s far away from nature, our health has been in decline.\u00a0 The root of health issues really is in the gut … the gut is the center of our health.<\/em><\/p>\n

Tomorrow brings discussions on cod liver oil, raw milk, grass-based farming and honoring sacred foods.\u00a0 Check out twitter (#wapfconf<\/a>) for today’s updates, videos and pictures.<\/p>\n


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Looking for grass-finished beef or wild-caught fish? What about that exotic sourdough starter you’ve been after? Or water kefir grains? Check out the Nourished Kitchen Where to Buy List<\/a> that outlines great companies that sell or support real and traditional foods.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget: I’m not a doctor, I’m a mom who loves preparing wholesome, natural foods for her family and I enjoy sharing our reasons in choosing these nourishing foods. Read the disclaimer and advertising\/link policy<\/a> and the privacy policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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