gut health Archives - Oh Lardy Learn. Nourish. Live. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:57:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Do I Need Digestive Enzymes? https://ohlardy.com/do-i-need-digestive-enzymes/ https://ohlardy.com/do-i-need-digestive-enzymes/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2018 04:06:37 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=22632 It is probably no surprise that I am talking about digestive enzymes.  I mean, we love gut health here at Oh Lardy!  If you have hung around here for any period of time, you understand that we believe gut health is a cornerstone to overall wellness.  We love fermenting foods, making bone broth, supplementing with...

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]]> https://ohlardy.com/do-i-need-digestive-enzymes/feed/ 3 Fermented Salsa Recipe https://ohlardy.com/fermented-salsa-recipe/ https://ohlardy.com/fermented-salsa-recipe/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2016 15:00:00 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=18166 My family loves chips and salsa…like seriously has a problem and can eat a whole bowl!  I decided to ferment some fresh salsa to bring all of the benefits of fermented food to our taco nights!  I could add some real sour cream, fermented jalapenos, fermented garlic and wow!  I have probiotic rich toppings for...

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]]> https://ohlardy.com/fermented-salsa-recipe/feed/ 1 The Many Benefits of Kefir https://ohlardy.com/kefir-benefit/ https://ohlardy.com/kefir-benefit/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2016 06:00:29 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=18025 I am sure you have seen milk kefir at the store.  Maybe you have even wondered what it is.  I think the best way to describe it is drinkable yogurt.  Most of them are flavored (loaded with sugars no doubt), some plain, but ALL store versions I have found are made with low fat milk....

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]]> https://ohlardy.com/pineapple-sauerkraut/feed/ 7 Why You Should Use Colostrum to Support Your Digestion and Immune System https://ohlardy.com/why-use-colostrum/ https://ohlardy.com/why-use-colostrum/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=15081 If you have been following Oh Lardy, you know we are very focused on maintaining a healthy digestive system.  Optimal digestion is the key to a healthy immune system response.   We have focused quite a bit on replenishing the good bacteria in your gut with probiotic supplements and fermented foods and drinks (like sauerkraut,...

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]]> https://ohlardy.com/why-use-colostrum/feed/ 2 7 Benefits of Fermented Foods https://ohlardy.com/benefits-of-fermented-foods/ https://ohlardy.com/benefits-of-fermented-foods/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:00:13 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=7295 Do you eat fermented foods?  You should! Fermentation is a traditional form of preservation dating back thousands of years.  Essentially, the bacteria naturally present on food begins breaking down sugars and starches in food.  This produces lactic acid which halts the growth of ‘bad’ bacteria, so the food is preserved not rotted. Not only is...

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]]> https://ohlardy.com/benefits-of-fermented-foods/feed/ 16 4 Ways to Heal Your Eczema https://ohlardy.com/4-ways-heal-eczema/ https://ohlardy.com/4-ways-heal-eczema/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2014 05:00:00 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=11540 Eczema.  The allergic skin inflammation that results in a dry, itchy rash that just won't go away.  Your doctor may have told you that there is no cure for eczema and you can only control it with a steroid cream between flare ups.  Your doctor also may have even done allergy testing on you or...

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]]> https://ohlardy.com/4-ways-heal-eczema/feed/ 7 These Little Creatures Might Be Responsible for Your Arthritis https://ohlardy.com/gut-health-and-arthritis/ https://ohlardy.com/gut-health-and-arthritis/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2014 14:00:00 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=11156 by Dr. Victor Marchione Did you know that the key to relieving the terrible pain of rheumatoid arthritis may lie…in your stomach? Inside every single human on the planet—including you—there is a community of millions residing. It’s called your microbiome, and it’s made up of millions of tiny bacteria that work to help keep your...

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]]> https://ohlardy.com/gut-health-and-arthritis/feed/ 0 Fermenting Fruits and Vegetables – Chicagoland https://ohlardy.com/event/fermenting-fruits-and-vegetables-chicago/ https://ohlardy.com/event/fermenting-fruits-and-vegetables-chicago/#respond Mon, 15 Sep 2014 17:00:00 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=9902 Lacto-fermentation is an ancient preservation method that greatly increases the vitamins in vegetables and other foods, and also makes the minerals more available. The food is preserved for a long time by...

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