Rice is something of an enigma of grains.  It’s both low in phytates and phytase (the enzyme that helps break …

Image by mazaletel Okay, let’s face it.  No single task in “real food cooking” is really that big a deal. …

Image by diongillard I have had conversations with people who were new to the idea of “real food” who made …

Image by sasha  by Erin Odom, Contributing Writer I must confess: I’m an all-or-nothing person. When I decide to do something–whether …

Image by matthewf01 So, I mentioned to my Facebook fans that I’m planning to try out sourdough again, starting now. …

Image by jimg944 I’ll be honest: I grew up eating out a lot.  And after I got married, and even …

  Image by Jayne and D I’ve talked a whole lot about grains on here — going grain-free, eating grains …

**Quickly, before I begin this post…I just found out that the senior midwife who delivered both our boys, Abby, has died tonight, Nov. 30. She went peacefully, in her sleep — she was in her 60s. We are in shock, she was happy and fine only on Thanksgiving! Please say a prayer for her family.**

Nuts are an excellent food — high in protein and fat and a lot of key nutrients, including magnesium (which many people are lacking in). However, they’re also high in phytic acid, an anti-nutrient which binds a lot key nutrients and makes them hard to digest. It also means the nutrients aren’t available to your body.

by Erin Odom, Contributing Writer Today is my 31st birthday. I have NOT been eating real food for 31 years. …

Image Credit Are you new to real food? I’ve been interested in food and cooking my whole life.  And I’ve been …