Simple Doesn't Mean Easy by Michelle Visser

January 12, 2026 205. How to eat better NOW & save money too, with Ruthann Zimmerman

We don't need to rely on the grocery store, even if we will never live on a farm.

Would you like to eat better and rely less on Big Food & grocery stores? Do you know you need to change the way you view food but don't know where to start? Do you know what to do if you want avocados but don't live where they grow?

Learn how to eat seasonally and locally.

Learn how to take on nutrition as your own responsibility for your family. (It's easier than you think.)

Learn how to stop eating to please your palate. (You really can do this and enjoy it!)

Find out how to make sure your family is getting collagen and probiotics for PENNIES a serving.

Learn--step-by-step--how to ferment apples from RuthAnn Zimmerman by listening to this episode (around 50 minutes) and watching here too: https://youtu.be/mBnNgKzK0Po?si=C1VAl3OfosvOlO7p

Learn tips to SAVE money while eating BETTER.

And learn the SIMPLE first step towards eating better, no matter where you are. (around 1 hr into this episode)

The salt and ferment kit I use to ferment foods (and discount codes): https://soulyrested.com/dehydrating-fermenting/

Stick with us to the end for the one thing most folks don't know about RuthAnn Zimmerman.

Find RuthAnn's book here: https://amzn.to/45zCKR2

My RECIPE FOR FERMENTED PEARS: https://soulyrested.com/fermented-pears/

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FREE resources:

Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7

Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52

Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747

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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:

My book: https://amzn.to/45Pt8Pu

My website: https://soulyrested.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

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

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