
Why Flour Choice Matters More Than Protein (Especially for Your Gut)
If you’ve ever been told to “just use higher-protein flour” to fix your sourdough, you’re not alone. Most baking advice focuses almost entirely on protein percentages — as if more protein automaticall…

A Gentle Introduction to Eating a Cleaner, More Nourishing Diet
Shifting to a cleaner, more nourishing way of eating doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a process – and one that becomes far easier with the right guidance, skills, and support. Like many of my clients…

Traditional Italian Breadmaking and the Use of Sourdough
Before commercial yeast existed, Italians across the countryside relied on sourdough to bake their daily bread. Known as lievito madre or pasta madre, this natural leavening agent was passed down thro…

Is Commercial Yeast Bread Making You Sick?
Many people assume that commercial bread is hard to digest simply because it’s not fermented like traditional sourdough. But there may be more to the story. Some researchers and holistic practiti…