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Melissa Torio

Hi there, thanks for stopping by today!

I am Melissa Torio and I'm a Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert and Certified Instructor of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition.

I am passionate about helping others live simpler and healthier lives.

Wherever you are on your own personal journey, I hope this blog will inspire you to eat real food and live a more sustainable lifestyle.


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My Story

When I had my first child, I became aware and mindful about the toxins in our food and environment. I wanted to live a greener lifestyle and make healthier food choices. When my son was a baby, he had eczema flare-ups, the type where he couldn't stop scratching and couldn't sleep. Not a pleasant experience for all of us. Little did we know that it was cow's milk that was causing his eczema. Not until we took dairy out of his diet did his eczema start to clear up.

Then, I learned that food is medicine. That concept was totally foreign to me! What? I can eat food and feel better? Yes!

My sister introduced me to kombucha a few years ago. I learned how to make my own kombucha in 2015 and have not stopped brewing since. Gut health is so important and having fermented foods every day helps nourish our gut health.


My Food Philosophy: Don’t Scrimp on Real Food

There are some things my family will scrimp on to save money, and real food is not one of them.

Eat real food.

Avoid processed food. Make meals from scratch.

Eat organic.

No GMOs. Eat organic fruits and vegetables, as much as money allows, local when possible. Grow your own, that is as local as it gets.

No gluten or conventional dairy. Pasture-raised meat and eggs, and sustainable seafood, if any.

Avoid gluten. Drink non-dairy milk, but will eat grass-fed ghee and raw milk cheese.

Get pasture-raised, non-GMO-fed meat and eggs from the local farm.

Consume fermented foods daily.

Have some kombucha, kefir or cultured vegetables every day.

Drink clean water.

Filter toxins especially fluoride out of drinking water. (We love our Berkey!)


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Melissa Torio

Hi, I'm Melissa!

I'm a Culinary Nutrition Expert, an avid kombucha homebrewer and fermentation enthusiast. I hope you enjoy these dairy-free and gluten-free recipes and lifestyle tips for simple living. 

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Popular Posts

  • Instant Pot Mung Bean Stew or Monggo Guisado
    Instant Pot Mung Bean Stew or Monggo Guisado

  • Instant Pot Bulalo
    Instant Pot Bulalo or Beef Bone Marrow Stew

  • SCOBY Hotel
    The SCOBY Hotel Guide

  • Beetroot Powder
    Make Your Own Beetroot Powder

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