🍃 Lacto-Fermented Homemade Mayonnaise
Lacto-Fermented Mayonnaise (with Young Living's Lemon Vitality Essential Oil)
January doesn’t need to start with restriction, detoxes, or doing more.
It needs stability.
This month's theme for "Gut Over It" focuses on simple, grounding habits that calm the gut and steady the brain — especially for overwhelmed women, picky eaters, and sensitive nervous systems.
Today’s anchor is one of my most-used kitchen staples:
Lacto-Fermented Mayonnaise (with Young Living's Lemon Vitality Essential Oil)
This isn’t just “better mayo.”
It’s nervous-system food.
Traditional mayo made with industrial seed oils can quietly fuel inflammation. This version does the opposite.
Why this matters:
Egg yolks provide choline for brain signaling
Fermentation supports digestion and mineral absorption
Healthy fats stabilize blood sugar and mood
Lemon supports bile flow and digestion
When the brain feels nourished, behavior and focus often follow.
Recipe
Gentle on the gut • enzyme-supportive • real-food fats
Makes about 1½ cups
Ingredients
1 whole egg, at room temperature
1 egg yolk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar
¾–1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 generous pinch sea salt
Instructions
In a food processor:
Place the whole egg, egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and sea salt into the bowl of a food processor.
Blend
Process for about 30 seconds, until fully blended and smooth.Slowly add oil
With the motor running, very slowly drizzle in the olive oil, starting drop by drop, then continuing in a thin steady stream. Process until thick and emulsified.Finish
Add 1 drop Lemon Vitality essential oil and pulse once or twice to fully incorporate. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed.Gentle fermentation
Transfer to a clean glass jar, cover, and allow to sit at room temperature for 6 hours on the counter. Then refrigerate.
Storage
Refrigerate in a sealed glass jar
Best used within 7–10 days
Texture will thicken slightly as it chills
How to Use
Base for simple salad dressings
Chicken or tuna salad
Vegetable dips
Spread for breads
Great with eggs, chicken, or fish as a sauce
Why This Works
This mayonnaise uses natural acids (lemon juice + apple cider vinegar) to gently support fermentation, digestion, and shelf life — making it dairy-free and appropriate for sensitive people (which is all of us). Sitting it on the countertop for 6 hours allows it to gently lacto-ferment.
Extra-virgin olive oil provides stable, brain-supportive fats, while Lemon Vitality adds brightness and subtle digestive support when used correctly and sparingly.
For Sensitive Guts & Brains
Start with small amounts. Slow, consistent exposure supports the gut-brain connection better than large servings, especially during microbiome remodeling.
Essential Oils That Pair With This Recipe
I use essential oils as signals, not fixes. Gentle input for the nervous system.
In this week’s routine:
Lemon Vitality – added directly to the mayo for digestive support
Copaiba – supports the endocannabinoid system and calms the central nervous system
Frankincense – grounding, nervous-system regulation
Lavender – sensory calming, especially in the evening
How I use them:
Lemon Vitality: food use only, clearly labeled
Copaiba + Frankincense: 1 drop each, diluted, on feet or spine
Lavender: diffuser or diluted on the back of the neck
Consistency matters more than quantity.
Why Young Living Oils Are Different
When we’re supporting the gut–brain axis, quality matters.
Young Living controls the process from seed to seal:
No synthetic fillers
No undisclosed solvents
No fragrance “boosting.”
Tested for both purity and potency
I choose consistency because the nervous system thrives on predictability.
Educational guidance on using essential oils as sensory and nervous system support to help create calm before food changes.
This service focuses on how oils may support emotional regulation, transitions, and digestive comfort as part of a holistic approach.
Essential oils are discussed as supportive tools, not treatment or replacement for nourishment or medical care.
What this includes
Nervous system–supportive oil education
How to use oils gently and safely
When oils come before food changes
Creating calm routines around meals
A Simple Midday Movement Reset
Remember being a kid and jumping rope — how your brain suddenly felt clear?
That wasn’t an accident.
Rhythmic movement helps:
Blood flow to the brain
Vagus nerve signaling
Blood sugar regulation
Focus without caffeine
Try this after lunch today:
Jump up and down for 30–60 seconds
Do 20 slow squats
Take 3 deep nasal breaths
This small habit often improves digestion and afternoon focus.
Food, scent, and movement work best together.
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Easy nutrition for sensitive guts
🌿 ESSENTIAL OIL ROUTINE OF THE MONTH
Calming the Central Nervous System with Lavender + Copaiba + Stress Away®
How to use:
1 drop Lavender + 1 drop Copaiba in palms
Inhale deeply for 4 breaths
Smooth remaining oil over neck + chest
Diffuse Stress Away® in the evening
Optional Vitality™:
Add 1 drop Lavender Vitality™ to warm water or herbal tea for a calming flavor.
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You don’t need willpower.
You need a rhythm.
Warmly,
Jane Casey
Gut Over It
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