Posts by Gingercat

Traditionally prepared (i.e. fermented) olives. I doubt if the grocery store kind will do (same with pickles). Try a good quality deli. My mom ferments olives with just salt, but this can be done also with brine, vinegar and (I think)...

Mmm, the one I get is not sweet at all, it is like drinking water with a mild coconut-y taste, very very refreshing! Could it that it differs among brands?

Quote: Originally Posted by Magelet yeah, the juice is nasty, but it's not THAT bad with some lemon juice in it. tolerable. I guess I'll just keep it on hand for the rare times I really need it. cause it beats emergen-c...

Quote: Originally Posted by cristeen As for coconut water, I love it fresh. But the canned stuff, whether it's in cans or aseptic packaging just tastes dead to me. I drank a lot of it (almost a case) during my long...

Quote: Originally Posted by Nan'sMom Try to get fish roe? (have never tried it because of ick factor and not knowing a good source) If you do find a good source try to prepare the Greek spread/dip...

Well, I'm VERY exhausted all the time! This was not at all the case in my first pregnancy as I was super energetic till the last moment. Yes, probably my iron levels are low but I've started taking Floradix, 20 ml daily. There's a...

Quote: Originally Posted by organicmidwestmama The most important nutrient for children are healthy fats. These fats help to provide immunity, development of the nervous system, and to protect them from micro-organisms....

I do not agree with La Leche's dietary guidelines either but it is one thing not to agree and another to publicly attack an organisation that has such an honorable cause! It is like saying that if you eat according to La Leche's...

Yes, I had this test many years ago when I was living in Britain. I recall that it is very expensive, perhaps prices have dropped now. The results have been very useful for me as I've been battling migraine headaches for years...

Quote: Originally Posted by UrbanSimplicity Seriously, I think we should write an open letter to Sally Fallon. Rather than discouraging moms with a less-than-ideal diet from bf-ing, she should focus on encouraging them...