Low Histamine Fermented Purple Onions for Gut & Brain Health
Why your brain loves them!!
There is something simple and grounding about having a jar of something living in your kitchen.
Not complicated. Not expensive. Just real food doing what it was designed to do.
Fermented purple onions have become one of those staples for me. They sit quietly in the refrigerator, and yet they support the gut, the brain, and the nervous system in ways that most people overlook.
For anyone supporting a neurodivergent or aging brain, this matters more than we think.
The gut and brain are in constant conversation. When the gut is supported, the brain feels it. Clarity improves. Mood stabilizes. The nervous system has an easier time regulating.
And the best part, this is one of the simplest things you can make.
Why Fermented Onions Matter
Fermented foods introduce beneficial bacteria into the gut.
Purple onions also naturally contain prebiotics, which feed that beneficial bacteria.
This combination supports:
• digestion
• immune function
• mental clarity
• emotional regulation
For brains that feel overwhelmed, foggy, or overstimulated, this kind of support is foundational.
Fermented Purple Onions (Simple Jar Method)
Ingredients:
• 2–3 large purple onions, thinly sliced
• 1–1.5 cups filtered water
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• Optional: garlic cloves
Optional (Young Living integration):
• 1 drop of Young Living Lemon essential oil(for brightness)
👉 Important: Only use oils labeled for internal use and always dilute properly.
Instructions:
Add sliced onions to a clean glass jar
Dissolve salt into water to create a brine
Pour brine over onions until fully submerged
Add garlic if using
Add optional essential oil drop (stir well)
Cover loosely or use fermentation lid
Let sit at room temperature 3–5 days
Once slightly tangy, move to refrigerator
What You End Up With
Crisp, tangy, slightly sweet onions that are alive with beneficial bacteria.
They add brightness, depth, and digestive support to almost anything.
How to Use Them (this is where the magic happens)
This is what makes them stick as a habit.
• On eggs in the morning
• On top of avocado toast
• Mixed into salads
• Added to tacos or bowls
• On grilled chicken or fish
• Inside wraps or sandwiches
• Stirred into warm rice or cauliflower rice
Just a forkful is enough to support the gut.
Consistency over quantity.
Midday Movement Reset
Rhythmic movement helps the brain regulate digestion and blood sugar.
After a meal, try:
- Jumping up and down for 30–60 seconds
- 10 squats
- 3 deep nasal breaths
Food, scent, and movement work best together.
Everything I share here follows the same rhythm:
Calm the nervous system → Steady blood sugar → Support the gut → Build from there.
That’s exactly the approach behind the Metabolic Reset.
The Metabolic Reset - Each Month
We begin new round of the Metabolic Reset on April 9th, and it runs as an ongoing support rhythm every single month.
This is a primal-based reset focused on:
- steady energy
- nervous-system regulation
- simple meals
- gentle movement
- daily metabolic support
Many women join the group to heal from gut inflammation and find that they can more easily lose belly fat, release negative thought patterns, and have brain fog disappear.
To join, you just need the Make a Shift Reset Kit ($145).
That includes NingXia Red and access to our private Metabolic Reset Facebook group.
You don’t need to overhaul your life.
You need rhythms your nervous system can trust.
NingXia Red
One small daily habit that supports energy, focus, and metabolic steadiness is NingXia Red.
I drink it before caffeine and often before food.
Simple. Consistent. Supportive.
…it’s starting the day with NingXia Red for:
Energy
Focus
Mood
Cravings
Nervous-system resilience
Ningxia Red provides:
Polyphenols for brain protection
Wolfberry for cellular energy
Gentle blood-sugar support
Easy nutrition for sensitive guts
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You don’t need willpower.
You need a rhythm.
Warmly,
Jane Casey