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The Living Starter Method
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Start your own sourdough starter in just 5 minutes... using 2 ingredients you already have!

Balance your blood sugar, fix your digestion, save money over store-bought, and bless your family... by making TRUE sourdough bread at home the way God designed.

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"The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened." — Matthew 13:33

True Sourdough and Blood Sugar

Wardee with sourdough loaf

Hi, I'm Wardee and I've been teaching wives and moms how to make healthy sourdough bread and baked goods for over 15 years.

TRUE sourdough bread... bread made with long fermentation the way God designed... has a significantly lower glycemic impact than regular bread.

That means it doesn't spike your blood sugar the way store-bought bread does. The long, slow fermentation breaks down the starches and sugars in the grain before you ever take a bite.

It's the way God designed bread to be made... during Bible Times, there was no Instant Yeast, and all the leavened bread was true sourdough.

I know this firsthand as someone who's insulin resistant. I can eat sourdough bread and still keep my blood sugar in the normal range.

Anthony B., a diabetic member of our Eat God's Way community, knows this from his own experience, too. He and his wife were dealing with diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and digestive troubles. They'd tried fad diets over the years... but nothing that really helped them reduce medications or feel better long-term. And they missed bread.

Then Anthony started making true sourdough and learning to Eat God's Way. The results? His wife lost 24 pounds in 3 months. His insulin needs dropped from 110 units per day to 80. As Anthony put it...

"Blood sugar dropped 40 points. Using less insulin."

"Sourdough raises my blood sugar from only 10 to at the most 20 points. Regular bread will raise it 50 or 60 points. Just one slice! Now I am using less insulin."

— Anthony B.

Store-bought "sourdough" doesn't do this. In fact, most of it isn't true sourdough at all... it's regular bread with vinegar added for flavor.

You and your family need TRUE sourdough bread... and it all starts with your sourdough starter, made simply and doably with The Living Starter Method.

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No more insulin or Metformin.

My husband is still not requiring ANY insulin injections and has stopped taking Metformin. His doctor just doesn't know what to think.

— Mary J.C.

"No bloat!"

I am so in love with this sourdough!! It's been a life changer for me amazing how the digestive system reacts to sourdough, it's so gentle on it, I can't get over the "no bloat"!! I am 51 and have had issues with bloating my whole life but not anymore.

— Shelley F.

"Loving bread again after many years gluten-intolerant."

I love sourdough!! And I've been learning that it's not nearly as picky as I once feared. Loving bread again after many years gluten intolerant.

— Terri T.

The Living Starter Method Step by Step

Here's what you get inside The Living Starter Method printable download:

The Living Starter Method
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The Living Starter Method Video + Workbook

Start your own sourdough starter in just 5 minutes... using 2 ingredients you already have! Plus, a starter feeding schedule that even the busiest mom can do! Video + Printable PDF.

★★★★★

"I've done a starter and failed because I really didn't have adequate instructions. Day 3 on my new starter and I can see the bubbles. I never thought I could get so excited about bread. Lol I also used the starter for cinnamon rolls. I loved them. They tasted great and were even soft. My grandsons loved them, too. 'These are the best you have ever made.'"

— Lindalou T.
No-Knead Sourdough Bread
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No-Knead Sourdough Artisan Loaf Recipe

Fifteen minutes of hands-on time, no kneading, use any flour. This tried-n-true artisan loaf will wow your whole family and make you feel like Supermom. Printable PDF.

★★★★★

"My beautiful loaves come out of the oven PERFECT, EVERY TIME! Such continued bread-baking success never happened for me before, and I'm a senior citizen. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

— Susan D.
Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes
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Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes Recipe

Turn your 3-day-old starter extras into easy and fluffy sourdough pancakes! The kids and hubby will love and beg for them again! Printable PDF.

★★★★★

"Wow, what a great company you guys are. Thank you for your generosity and teaching me how to cook all these wonderful things. The sourdough pancakes are excellent food for my stomach. The food is helping my body heal. May God bless and keep you."

— Tena
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"Best bread I've ever made"

I made my first no-knead sourdough loaf, it's the best bread I've ever made, thank you!

— Virginia C.
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"Bread is so much better. My husband loves eating it."

I knew how to do sourdough before, but with what you've shared about sourdough, my bread is so much better than before. My husband loves eating it. Thank you so much!

— Joyce W.
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"Can't remember the last time we bought bread."

We're eating sourdough something all the time now. I can't even remember the last time we bought bread or other bread items from the store.

— Dorie F.
The Living Starter Method

Let's Get Your Sourdough Going....

Balance blood sugar, fix your digestion, save money over store-bought and honor God's design with TRUE sourdough!

Just 2 ingredients you already have and 5 minutes to get your starter going... then fluffy pancakes and amazing no-knead artisan bread! 😍

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make the starter gluten-free?

Yes! When you sign up for The Living Starter Method, we'll give you gluten-free sourdough starter instructions, too.

What kind of flour do I need?

The Living Starter Method is very flexible and you can start your starter with a variety of whole grain flours, even gluten-free. All the details are inside The Living Starter Method download.

What if I've tried before and my starter failed?

You're not alone. So many people tell me: "I killed my starter again. I'm giving up." But I know they're not giving up, because they're still searching and yearning. :) Here's what you should know. The Living Starter Method is simpler and easier than all those YouTube videos that contradict each other. Plus, I'll walk you through it step-by-step. Give it another try... you've got this!

How do I know if my starter's doing OK?

In The Living Starter Method, I'll show you exactly what to look for, what's normal, and what to do if things seem off with your starter.

Once I start my starter, how soon can I make the no-knead bread and pancakes?

You can make pancakes on Day 3 or later (using extra starter) and you can make the no-knead bread at 2 or 3 weeks. Sometimes people make the bread earlier and succeed, so feel free to try if your starter is really doing well.

Wardee Harmon

Hi, I'm Wardee Harmon

I'm the founder of Traditional Cooking School and author of Sourdough A to Z, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fermenting Foods, and Fermenting. I grew up around cultured foods from the Middle East — sourdough bread, cheese, olives — and they've been my favorite foods ever since.

Through my work online, I've been blessed to help thousands of Christian families begin their sourdough journey — simply, easily, and in a way that honors God's design for food. Many of them had tried before and failed. Many were intimidated. Many were busy homeschool moms who didn't think they had time. They all got their starter going... and you can, too.

For me, with insulin resistance, true sourdough has been a game-changer... I can eat sourdough bread and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. It's a gift from God!

I'd love to walk you through it step by step. It starts with just two ingredients and five minutes.

And then we'll make no-knead bread and pancakes together. It's going to be fun. I'll see you inside.

—Wardee

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