• Tomato sauce**

*Not only is fermenting a great way to preserve food, but it
also creates beneficial gut bacteria and helpful digestive
enzymes. Fermented sauerkraut is particularly rich in B
vitamins.

**When it comes to tomato products, opt for jarred (the best
choice) or BPA-free canned products. The linings of cans
often contain BPA, a chemical that’s associated with several
health problems and may affect children’s development, and
tomatoes’ high acidity can cause more BPA to leach into the
food.

natural sweeteners

In my recipes, I always use natural sweeteners. Just as
sugarcane and honey are found in nature, so are erythritol
and the stevia herb.

However, I prefer not to use sweeteners such as honey,
maple syrup, and agave in my recipes because, even though