Episode Details

Are expensive “healthy” snacks actually wrecking your gut — and your budget?

Let's down the new food pyramid and dietary guidelines — what they got right, what still needs work, and why avoiding ultra-processed foods is the biggest win for your health.

But here’s the practical part: instead of just saying “stop eating processed food,” Michelle shares 3 powerful food preservation methods that make real food convenient, affordable, and long-lasting:

✔️ Fermenting for gut health

✔️ Dehydrating for space-saving storage

✔️ Freeze drying for healthy snacks you'll crave

You’ll hear how she preserved over 300 quarts of food — valued at nearly $6,000 — and how small, steady steps over time can transform your pantry and your family’s health.

If you want to eat less processed food without overwhelm, this episode gives you a real-life roadmap.

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About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase