That unidentified container covered in blue fur might have colonized some interesting microbes but I wouldn't advocate you eating it. The fermented foods I'm talking about can be easily found at you...

Ivy BraninAugust 26, 2017detoxification, weight, depression, insomnia, sleep, anxiety, colds, immunity, diabetes, magnesium, iron, calcium, fermentation, kombucha, kimchi, natto, misoComment

Glorious Microbes: Discovering the microbiome through science and nutrition

Thursday September 14
7:30-9:00 PM
13th arrondissement Paris, France

News flash: Over half of our cells are not human but bacteria. This collection of microbes is known as the microbiome. Each of us ha...

Ivy BraninAugust 26, 2017detoxification, thyroid, weight, depression, insomnia, sleep, diabetes, fermentation, kimchi, retreat, kombucha, constipation, food preservation, cancer, france, natto, asthma, allergiesComment

Healthy Homemade Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be stressful especially for those that seem to have everything. This year why not have bit of fun by making your own gifts. Here are some of my h...

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Authentic Korean Kimchi turned Vegan!

Traditional kimchi often calls for fish sauce which can be problematic if you are vegan, kosher or can’t eat fish. I’ve swapped fish sauce with miso which still has the power to kick start a delicious kimchi.

sidesIvy BraninJuly 6, 2014fermentation, kimchi, gluten-free, dairy-free, recipe

Superfoods You Aren't Hearing Enough About!

Superfoods are all the rage these days. They are finding their way into everything from smoothies to flavored vodkas. Magically, everything becomes a health food! There are some foods that do deserve...

Ivy BraninJune 4, 2014superfoods, natto, kimchi, seaweed, diabetes, nutritional yeast, pcos, fermentation, cardiovascular, immunity, detoxificationComment

Grain-Free Kimchi Pancake

Serves 4

This is a grain-free version of one of my favorite foods. These pancakes make a great appetizer or top them with a fried egg for an amazing breakfast.

1 cups almond flour
1 egg beate...

recipe, BreakfastIvy BraninMarch 3, 2013fermentation, kimchi, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-freeComment

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