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How to Make Water Kefir

April 1, 2011

Written by Stacy K, Contributing Writer
What is water kefir?
Water kefir is a lacto-fermented beverage made with water kefir grains and sugar water. It is easy (and relatively quick) to make, and provides an abundance of probiotics to improve digestive health.
Water kefir grains are not grains at all, but rather "bacteria and yeast existing in a [...]

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Natural Sugars Can Still Cause Tooth Decay

October 22, 2010

Brushing a child's teeth - twice daily? Doesn't always happen when you're a busy mama. Flossing that same child's teeth daily? Only for the most conscientious of mothers!
So when does falling a little short on your child's dental hygiene really make the difference between a sticker and a cheap toy ring vs. tears and a [...]

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Healthy Holiday Recipes: Incredibly Yummy Homemade Egg Nog

December 7, 2009

Living somewhere foreign is an excellent way to challenge yourself to make more foods from scratch. While living in Japan, I missed North American food so very much (though I definitely like Japanese food as well). At times, I went to great lengths to make something that tasted like home.
Like the time I made my [...]

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