Creative Homemaker

  Health benefits of eating sourdough. 1.        It’s good for your gut a.        The fermentation process creates properties similar to prebiotics and probiotics b.        The whole grain contains fiber which is gut healthy as well. 2.        It can lead to better digestion. a.        Fermentation-altered enzymes in the bread’s wheat potentially help to counteract adverse reaction to gluten.   Some gluten sensitive people can safely consume sourdough bread. 3.        It promotes healthy aging. a.        Habitual consumption of whole-wheat sourdough bread may help lower the risk of various ailments in older adults. 4.        It can help keep your blood sugars in a healthy range. a.        Sourdough bread has a lower glycemic index and glycemic load than breads that aren’t fermented. b.        Additionally the fiber in the whole-wheat sourdough lowers the glycemic impact on your blood sugar. What does this mean to a Trim Healthy Mama? We can enjoy a variety of wond

Slow Your Roll, Kefir! Are you overrun with quarts and quarts of kefir? Is it growing swimmingly, and now you’re swimming in it? You can slow down your kefir, with no ill affects on your grains.   This is how! You’ll need: 3-4 quart jars, 3-4 airtight lids for refrigerator storage. 1.      On the weekend, or whatever day you want to slow it down, strain your grains and pour one quart of milk over the top.   2.      Place your kefir grains in the fridge with an airtight lid.   Leave them there until you are ready for another quart of kefir. 3.      The night before you want to start, pull them out of the fridge and place on the counter overnight.   In the morning, look for signs of separation, small “rivers” of whey near the bottom of the jar.   4.      Strain your grains and place your kefir to second ferment if desired.   Then in the “grains” jar, pour a quart of milk over and start it again.   5.      You can do this as many days/times as you’d like, then start over

 Fermenting I've started a new way of life.  Actually it started in 2015, I just haven't written on the blog since a hundred years ago.  Ha!  So, back in 2015 my doctor told me I was in the pre-diabetic category.  So because it is hereditary and I don't want to be dependent on insulin, I decided it was time for a change in my diet.  Controlling what goes into my body is easier than shelling out $$ for medicine. I’ve been a THM mama since 2015. I had a friend tell me about this way of eating when I reached out for help with my elevated blood sugar. The following year, I worked hard at losing weight and had lost over 30 pounds. Some challenging events happened, including my husband having colon cancer and us moving over 1700 miles across the country to start new jobs; and the weight came back on over three years. A year and a half ago I decided that enough was enough and I needed to regain control of the way I was eating. This time around, I paid more attention to the hea