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By: KimiHarris

KimiHarris — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:36:39 +0000

Hey Stephanie,

Thanks for the comment. I appreciate it. As far as canned beans, they do have low amounts of phytic acid (an anti-nutrient) so that’s good! But they really can’t compare nutritionally to home prepared beans. For the time factor, you can make huge pots of beans at a time, and freeze it in small portions. Otherwise, you can just try to limit canned beans if you are trying to get full nutritional value. Hope that helps!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:37:37 +0000

Hi there Kimi,
I found your website a few weeks ago and love it. I live down under in OZ, and have lots of friends (and my darling sister) who are all like minded, we want to learn as much as possible about nutrition and nourishing food.
I am reading little bits everyday to catch up with all your info – it’s great, thankyou! I have sent links to all my friends.

A question. Often I used canned organic beans, mainly because of the time factor. What do you think about this as a source of nutrition?

By: Barb

Barb — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:16:45 +0000

Kimi,

I love your site! I have been making a sincere attempt to eat health and natural. I just purchased Nourishing Traditions, and really appreciate the concept of eating unprocessed natural food. I am insulin resistant and need to lose weight – do you have any suggestions for me? I know I need to change my whole way of thinking, being brainwashed by the new modern way of losing weight and eating, with low fat, artificial sugar, etc. I love your recipes and look forward to your daily blog each morning.
Thank you, Barb

By: Annie - Hip Organic Mama

Annie - Hip Organic Mama — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:19:58 +0000

Just wanted you to know that I nominated you for the Kreativ Blogger award. You can pick it up http://hiporganicmama.blogspot.com/2009/03/wowee-my-first-award.html and see the other winners. The way this award works is to pay it forward to 10 others. Congrats, well deserved of course, now it’s your turn to choose the winners -

KH: Thanks Annie! That’s so sweet.

By: Kristie

Kristie — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:25:06 +0000

Hi Kimi, I just wanted to thank you for your work on this blog…I found you via Passionate Homemaking and have found myself frequenting your site for helpful tips and information. You’re a great resource for someone who has a lot to learn .

KH: Welcome! Thanks for the sweet comment. I appreciate it! And I hope to see you “around”.

By: L Swim

L Swim — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:20:27 +0000

My comment is for Maria Erso — I have made a delicious granola from soaked oats. My strategy was this — soak oats in the same amount of water (1 to 1 ratio) for desired length of time, add honey and cinnamon, maybe a dash of salt after soaking, along with some melted coconut oil. Mix gently and pour onto plastic sheets (with a light coat of non-stick “spray”/or lecithin/oil mixture) for my dehydrator. Dehydrate until dry and crispy. My kids like it better than my old fashioned granola (lighter and crispier), although I found it slightly powdery in texture. Still, fun to experiment with!

By: Linda Teaman

Linda Teaman — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:34:54 +0000

Kimi,

I can help with the clear broth issue. When you boil the broth hard (especially when you use vinegar) it is going to make the broth really cloudy. My grandmother taught me to bring the broth to a boil then turn the heat down so that the broth barely bubbles to the top. This helps keep the broth clear. Then pour out gently when you are going to use it. You can then pour it through a couple of layers of cheese cloth to get it even more clear.
Then, for even more clear broth you can stir egg whites into the broth, the egg whites cling to larger particles in the broth and really clear it up. I learned this from an old world Hungarian cook.
I strongly urge you to remove the fat off of broth that you have cooked in the Nourishing Traditions way. This fat goes rancid even in the freezer, probably because it has been cooked so long. The molecules have probably broken down or deteriorated.
I suggest putting the broth in the fridge over night, take the fat off and discard, then use or freeze this delicious, nutrition broth . YUMMMM!!!!

By: Maria Erso

Maria Erso — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:29:44 +0000

Dear Kim, I love your website. I just found it today. I will be a subscriber. I have been cooking nourishing gourmet food for a very long time. I have Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon and I wonder if you could answer a question that I haven’t been able to find in her book or in other books for that matter. I love granola and make it from scratch. I know all about removing phytates from grains, legumes, etc. Is there any way to remove the phytates from the oatmeal and still have it dry enough to make into granola. The problem, obviously, is that soaking the oatmeal would make a gummy mess and granola must be dry. Any suggestions would be immensely appreciated.
Maria Erso

By: Loree

Loree — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:36:46 +0000

Hi — Would you have any suggestions in choosing a good water filter system? I have a countertop NIKKEN filter system that filters the tap water and mineralizes it…. but have nothing for our shower system. I was wondering if you knew of any good water filter systems for drinking and showering and if you know anything about NIKKEN products. Everytime I pour the tap water into my container, I wonder…..would it be better if I poured bottled water into the container? I had great water delivered to my door when I lived in Colorado (pure mountian spring water), but have been having trouble finding a good source since I moved….. Respectfully,

By: Lizanne

Lizanne — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:41:19 +0000

Hi Kimi

Thanks for all your awesome ideas and tips. I’ve been trying reeeeaaally hard to be more healthy, but its quite difficult when you’re not at home, I don’t have time to make such delicious healthy things. But i will keep trying.

Just thought i’d tell you that your site is an inspiration, so keep up the good work

Blessings,
Liz