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06/17/2024

Motivation Behind Next Ingredient (Part Two of Two)

(In Part One I shared some of my own health challenges that have resolved or mostly subsided in the last couple of years.)

Here are some of the things I have found to be the most helpful. There are some other symptoms I currently deal with that I am still working on because they are long-term processes:

-Allowing my body to progress through as much of its healing process as possible without interruption or suppression. I started looking at symptoms as a sign that support was needed, rather than as a threat that needed to be stopped. I have tried to allow more room for normal inflammation and other aspects of healing processes, rather than immediately supressing them on a daily basis.

-I increased my caloric intake. This has been a challenge for a few reasons, such as food sensitivities and low thyroid function, but it has had a huge impact on my health and has helped me build my function back up, and has made it possible to strength train and have a more normal sleep cycle.

-Working on increasing healthy cellular metabolism without blockages in glucose utilization.

-Adjusting my fatty acids profile toward a low polyunsaturated fatty acid-to-saturated fat ratio. This is something I shifted in my routine a few years ago, and it helped me significantly in wound healing and helped my nosebleeds become way lighter and less frequent.

-Daily walks and other movements that increase my mobility and strength. I set small movement goals for myself that I progress to gradually. I am still working on this, but it is becoming less miserable.

-Increasing my mineral intake. (This includes major and trace minerals.) This has helped me with heart issues.

-Macronutrient pairing. This has helped me to balance out energy crashes, which was a big problem for me.

-Preparing food that was easy to break down and assimilate.

There are some other details that have helped me to gain better function and resilience, but the things I mentioned above are the ones that are easiest to put into words. I hope you find this encouraging if you are struggling with your health.

06/17/2024

Motivation Behind Next Ingredient (Part One of Two)

I want to offer more background on the strategies that I share through Next Ingredient. They come from a few sources that I blend together- Some are from nutrition training that I received when I was in school, some of them were picked up while observing and interning in clinics. Some came from consulting with health practitioners from varying disciplines. Some come from information that I find when I research practical approaches for the questions that come up through clients or through family members.

Some come from my own health experiences, so I thought it might be helpful to share some examples of tools that I have found useful in my own life, for anyone who is interested.

First, I like to reflect on symptoms that I used to deal with frequently that have either resolved completely, or are at least now absent most of the time. Here are some of the challenges I had daily that have either mostly or completely resolved:

Nosebleeds
Nausea
Tidal fevers
Wounds that wouldn’t heal
Atrial fibrillation
Low body temperature
Headaches and migraines
Enlarged red blood cells
Muscle weakness and cramping
Alternating numbness and pain in my limbs
Lack of control in my limbs
Asthma
Insomnia
Dizziness
Frequent sore throats and lack of control over voice
Intense reactions to most food that I ate (this was not a dislike for the food, but an inability to eat it without becoming ill)

I went to a lot of doctors, and used many different techniques to try to manage these issues so that I could keep working and stay active, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, acupuncture, fasting and other dietary protocols, physical therapy, herbalism and lots of other tools. Some things helped a little or a lot, some things didn’t seem to have an impact, and some impacted me negatively.

(Please view Part Two to see the things that I have found most helpful for these issues.)

06/04/2024

Horchata

A refreshing drink! This can be made in many ways, and you will see recipes calling for all kinds of different grains, nuts, and even flowers, all softened, then blended up and often flavored with cinnamon and vanilla.

Here is one simple way to make it, but this can be customized to suit the needs of your household.

Ingredients:
1 Cup Raw White Rice
1 Ceylon Cinnamon Stick
1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 Cups Whole Milk
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Method:
Wash the Rice in cold water, gently scrubbing it between your hands. Drain water from Rice.

Put Rice, Cinnamon Sticks, and four cups of warm water in a glass bowl. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator overnight.

Pour mixture into blender. Puree until smooth and paste-like. This might take about three to five minutes.

Pour mixture through cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer into a pitcher. Extract as much liquid as you can, pressing down with wooden spoon to aid process.

Add the Sweetened Condensed Milk and Whole Milk to the pitcher, add Vanilla extract, and add an additional 2 cups of water. Stir until well incorporated.

Taste and adjust to your preference.

Serve as-is, or with ice. You can also place pitcher in fridge to cool before serving. This can also be frozen in popsicle molds.

Remix this recipe using Strawberries, Chocolate, Marigolds, Matcha, Coconut, or whichever flavors and ingredients you like best!

(You can find cans of Sweetened Condensed Milk made with Organic Milk at Trader Joe’s, or online, from several different suppliers.)

06/04/2024

The Potassium-Period Connection

A primary mineral like Potassium plays a role across all body systems in dozens of ways. Here are two specific ways that Potassium plays a role in supporting a healthy period:

First, it’s important to know that the Uterus is made up of several layers of tissue, some of which are layers of muscle.

A healthy period sheds the lining of the Uterus, also called the endometrium. The Uterus contracts, similar to the contractions that are part of childbirth. These contractions slowly move the endometrium away from the next layer of the Uterus, and out of the body.

This process includes the firing of muscle fibers. Muscles fire properly when mineral ratios are in balance. There are a few minerals involved with muscle function. Potassium is one of these, and the one we use in the largest amounts in general, daily.

Next, Potassium sensitizes cells to Thyroid Hormone. Even if there is plenty of Thyroid Hormone being produced, it has to actually make contact with cells in order for that communication circuit to be completed.

The Thyroid is the organ that sets the metabolic rate of our cell function. Potassium is a part of this.

To summarize, we want the cells in the endocrine system to be in high-quality communication with the Thyroid. We also want muscles to fire properly so the Uterus can complete the action of menstruation.

Potassium is needed for the above two details.

Potassium can be found in many food sources, including Pork, Tuna, Dairy, Citrus, Coconut, Avocado, and more.

06/02/2024

Ebi Shio/Shrimp Salt

Shrimp Shells can be transformed into a seasoning and added to noodle dishes, dressings, soups, and anything else you want to try.

Here’s one way to prepare your own:

(This recipe utilizes Shells from a one-pound portion of Shrimp.)

Save the leftover Shells, and wash gently under cold water. Rinse away anything that is not a part of the Shell, such as sand or vasculature from the Shrimp.

Spread Shells in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Dry Shells out in oven on 400* F until a vibrant pink, which might take about fifteen minutes. Adjust cooking time if necessary.

Remove sheet from oven and allow it to cool.

Once dried Shells have cooled to room temperature, transfer to spice mill or food processor and pulse until it becomes powder. It might need to be processed in batches if the processor isn’t able to hold the full amount at once.

This Shrimp powder can be stored as an individual ingredient, or it can be blended right away with Sea Salt to make the seasoning- Ebi Shio.

Store in an airtight container, in a cool place, out of the sunlight.

Why eat Shrimp shells? This is partly about the flavor, and partly about the nutrition available in the Shells.

05/20/2024

Nutrition Support

Next Ingredient offers one-on-one nutritional consulting to support you in your health journey.

Consulting is done with Gail Kloosterman, who works with you to find the the right meal options for your body.

As a new client, you can either book general nourishment sessions, or you can jump right into a mineral evaluation via Next Ingredient’s HTMA service.

To book an intake session or ask questions, call or message 541-246-6550.

More information available at www.nextingredient.com

05/10/2024

Eggs

Eggs are densely nutritious, providing a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, and other compounds that support healthy organ function. Here is a partial list of what is found in an Egg:

Branched Chain Amino Acids:
Valine
Leucine
Isoleucine

Other Amino Acids:
Cystine
Histidine
Lysine
Methionine
Phenylalanine
Threonine
Tryptophan
Tyrosine

Fat-Soluble Vitamins:
Retinol (Pre-formed Vitamin A)
Vitamin D/Hormone D
Vitamin E Group (Antioxidant)

Other Antioxidants:
Lutein
Zeaxanthin

B Vitamins:
Riboflavin (B2)
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
Pyridoxine (B6)
Biotin (B7)
Folate (B9)
Cobalamin (B12)

Major Minerals:
Calcium
Potassium
Magnesium
Phosphorous

Trace Minerals:
Iron
Selenium
Zinc
Iodine

Other:
Cholesterol
Choline

And more…….

04/26/2024

Solé Water

There are lots of ways to support your body’s mineral needs. One easy way is to use Solé. This is a mineral concentrate that you can prepare yourself and keep on hand as an electrolyte replacement.

(This is not a complete electrolyte replacement, but it can help to replace some of the Sodium and Chloride that the body uses daily. Depending on the type of Salt you use, you might also be ingesting some Magnesium and trace amounts of other minerals in your Solé water.)

Method:

Take a clean glass jar and fill it a quarter of the way up with Salt.

Pour clean water over the Salt, to fill the rest of the jar up.

Cover the jar and let the Salt and water sit together overnight. The water will dissolve the Salt.

If there is undissolved Salt left in the bottom of the jar when you check it the next morning, you know that the water is saturated with as much Salt as it can hold. That is why there is leftover Salt.

If all of the Salt has been dissolved into the water, you can add a couple more tablespoons of Salt and let the water absorb more.

This mixture is your homemade Solé. You can now use a teaspoon of this to add to a tall glass of water to sip slowly throughout the day. This aids in the absorption of water all the way into the cells of the body.

Add Lemon juice if needed for taste.

(Avoid covering the Solé with a metal lid. The metal in the lid will react if it touches the salty water, causing rust to leak into the jar.)

04/05/2024

Seasonal Shift

Here it comes! All that new growth. Young Yarrow popping through, and bigger babies too; Lambing, Calving, it’s all happening.

What is Spring like for you? Do you live in a place where Spring comes around in April/May/June?

What is the Sun doing?

How is your appetite? How is your energy level? What is your sleep cycle like?

Do you have an interest in Breakfast? Are your meals sitting well?

Sunlight, sleep quality, energy, appetite, digestion, cravings… a lot changes throughout a full year of seasonal shifting. The calendar is always moving, and so are we. Some health states are chronic in nature, and some are contingent on seasonal conditions.

The spring can bring new energy as we transition out of a more hibernation-like routine.

Which food items are available near you right now? Which ones support your energy and resilience?

Is there anything in particular you would like to try cooking or eating this season?

Do you have any surprising cravings or tastes? Which foods work the best for you?

Check in on your mineral status to gain deeper insights into the health patterns you are experiencing. You can do this through Next Ingredient’s mineral screening service. Feel free to DM if you have questions about how this works.

03/12/2024

Regional Potassium Sources

Which Potassium sources are found near you?

Traveling in/on Kauai, I couldn’t help but appreciate how many Potassium sources are available, not too far from the salty ocean. These include Coconuts, Avocados, Citrus, and more.

When back at home, the Potassium sources that are most accessible are Potatoes, Apples, Squash, and Milk.

What works best for you?

02/26/2024

Protein

How do you feel when you prioritize Protein? Are you eating enough to maintain/increase strength and function?

Here are a few small ways to add more Protein to meals and snacks. Please keep in mind that these aren’t reflective of adequate daily protein intake, but they can supplement what you are already doing.

Approximately 10 Grams of Protein Each:

3 Eggs

2 Slices Ham

3 Slices Turkey

1.5 OZ Sockeye Salmon

1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese

10 OZ Milk

3 OZ Ricotta

1 Cup Chicken Bone Broth

1 Cup Beef Bone Broth

2 Tablespoons Whey Protein Powder

2 Tablespoons Collagen or Gelatin Powder (not a complete Protein on its own)

Happy Experimenting!

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