As a manager of the Organic Village Market for 12 years, I've tried a lot of "healthy" foods, diets and supplements. But nothing I've tried has had the kind of dramatically noticeable "kick" I get from eating the Body Ecology diet's fermented foods. I'm not surprised to hear that this is the diet that can help people with autism, ADD and Alzheimer, because when I take this stuff I can feel it in my head.          Richard Chomko

Thank you so much for your passion in fermented foods. When I see you I always want to know what you do because your beauty and knowledge is humble yet shines right out from you. I will begin this journey of health too!        Karen Brodhurst

After being on the Body Ecology diet for just a few weeks I can't believe how so much better I feel. I have wonderful energy, my body feels stronger, I am also more intuitive than previously. It has boosted me in every area of my life. Thank you so much for making these products!     P.N.

God bless you for the work you do! It brings consciousness to the planet for all- when we have healthy body, we can connect to the divine and go forward & heal man!     H.M.

I had been reading about BED for months before I found Oli Ullman.  She is a much needed representative of great nutritional program.  Anyone who is responsible for growing bodies and minds of children or anyone suffering from any form of GI distress should take some time to understand the benefits of this program even if they will not adhere to it strictly.  Oli brings a great deal of personal insight to the program, given her own experiences.  Her expertise in cooking provides a sense of tangibleness to a program that can at sometimes seem very restrictive. While I struggle with the first part of the program myself, I have confidence that I will succeed given Oli's support through her prepared foods and representation of BED products and spirit for this fine way of life! Thank you OIi      

Nalini Chandra

I just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how impressed I have been with your advice and products.

 I am a very active 39 year old father of three.  I was having stomach pains for a few months and started using your fermented vegetables and separating my carbohydrates from proteins and my stomach pains are now gone.  My energy levels are terrific! Keep up the outstanding work!!!        Lorne S. Marr, CFP MBA, President LSM Insurance

I discovered coconut kefir about three months ago.  I am really amazed at the almost instant increase of overall vitality and well-being that I've experienced.  It's like there is a steady surge of energy when you drink it.  There is a new calm and ease to the day.  I am very grateful to have found such a wonderful elixir!  It tastes out of this world too!      Nicole Salzman

How and Why Oli Ullmann Incorporates Body Ecology into Her Teachings at The Village Market.

by BodyEcology.com 

Dire circumstances can often lead to happy outcomes, and that is the case with Oli Ullmann. She found Body Ecology when her son was diagnosed with ADHD, on the autism spectrum. 12 years later, she teaches Body Ecology principles to health seekers in Toronto.

Twelve years ago, Oli Ullmann needed a solution. Her son was diagnosed with ADHD and she was having digestive troubles herself. Specialists told her they both had lots of food sensitivities and that her son might be learning disabled. His blood tests even showed remarkable similarities to those of children with autism. But Oli was adamant that standard medical treatment would not be her family's solution. As she sought alternative education and nutrition, she happened upon The Body Ecology Diet book, a resource that changed their lives.

"I just kept going back to The Body Ecology Diet. It is my nutritional Bible."

For over a decade Oli used the recipes and principles of Body Ecology to heal her son and her own health. And gradually, her enthusiasm for Body Ecology organically grew into something she shares with many more people in Toronto, the city she now calls home.

Oli attended a Body Ecology Certification training with Body Ecology's founder, Donna Gates, and was ready to start her own seminars back in Toronto. Starting out in her home kitchen, Oli taught eager students how to make Young Coconut Kefir, cultured vegetables and even tasty Body Ecology desserts. Soon enough, she began to sell her fermented foods and drinks at an organic market. As her customer base grew, so did demand for her hands-on Body Ecology "cooking" classes.

Now Oli offers regular workshops on Body Ecology basics as well as more nuanced parts of the Body Ecology lifestyle. And no matter what, her participants leave with something delicious and healthy!

A menu from her Body Ecology "grains" (actually grain-like seeds) workshop includes Buckwheat Fall Soup, Oli's Millet Vegetable Terrine, Quinoa Lemon Pie, and Amaranth Crackers. Sounds so good, it might even be worth a trip to Toronto!

And for those in the area, The Village Market, where Oli has a booth, has become a resource for those living organic, wholesome lifestyles. Founded in 1991 as a fundraiser for the Toronto Waldorf School, The Village Market has fostered a close community of like-minded folks who want to experience vibrant health on a new level.

The Village Market in Toronto offers delicious fresh, organic produce, ready-made raw and gluten-free foods, Oli Ullmann's own cultured vegetables and Young Coconut Kefir . Visit their The Village Market online to learn more about this dynamic and healthy community venture. And start your own healthy eating by reading The Body Ecology Diet.Body Ecology: Mind, Body & Spirit

Oli's experience with Body Ecology is truly holistic, and her vision is to help her community become healthier. She loves seeing people educating themselves and others and reports that many of her students get together for cultured vegetable-making parties. She also believes that by following Body Ecology principles, you cleanse your body and open up your life to more happiness, more joy and more energy.

"I used to have food sensitivities and digestion problems. But now I feel energetic, more intuitive, and glowing."

She says her son, too, is very lucky. He's been on the diet, and at 17 years old, is an honors student…a far cry from the little boy with ADHD that he was when they first explored Body Ecology.

Oli, though, is always positive. "I'm grateful today for the difficulties we went through because I learned so much and now can teach others. This is a journey."

She has some advice for those who are on that journey and starting to make fermented foods and drinks:

"It is important to make them in an energetically clean environment. Listen to nice music, make sure you're in a good frame of mind. Envision the people who will benefit from it. It's not just another food, it's a beautiful and creative outlet."

It's no wonder, then, that Oli's cultured vegetables are particularly delicious; she makes hers with lots of love.

"Sometimes with Body Ecology, people are too hard on themselves. They have to do everything right away and become more stressed and more tense. Remember step-by-step. I would suggest that you just go with the flow and do what feels good for you. If it feels too stressful, your body won't benefit."

This is great advice for anyone, whether you've just started out with Body Ecology or even if you're a veteran.

Oli emphasizes that while restored health is ideal, the eventual goal is intuition and communication with your body so that your body becomes a true friend.

On a final note, she adds that our intestines are our "second brain" and these organs are to be appreciated.

Not just a means for getting rid of toxic waste, she points out that your intestines are a beautiful part of the system of your body. As as you appreciate your body and its wisdom, you will naturally achieve better health. Body Ecology will serve you on that path.