Strawberry Lemonade Kefir
Move over Kombucha cause water Kefir is the new kid on the block as the popular gut-loving fermented drink. Water Kefir is becoming a hot trend because you can enjoy the digestive benefits of kombucha but with way less work, no Scobie, and in less time. I get a ton of questions about Water Kefir? […]
2-Ingredient Probiotic Coconut Milk Kefir
The popularity of fermented foods is quickly increasing, however using fermented foods to support your immunity and digestion is far from a new trend. Fermenting our food have been used as a way to preserve it for centuries. During this process, beneficial bacteria formed and supported keep our gut-flora well balanced and our immunity supported. However, as technology advanced and we refrigerated our foods the historical process of fermenting our foods left most kitchens. and used but is a way of returning to tradition. By combining Coconut Milk and Milk Kefir grains we turn two simple ingredients into a healthy feast for the very bacteria in our gut that keeps us healthy.
How to Make Water Kefir GingerAle
Kombucha was and still is a big trend, however Water Kefir may be taking over as the new popular gut-loving fermented drink due to how simple it is to make. I get a ton of questions about Water Kefir? Water Kefir is a probiotic beverage made with water kefir grains and sugar water. Water Kefir grains are a complex polysaccharide blend of good bacteria cultures and yeasts that live in a symbiotic relationship. Cultures of Health does a great job of outlining the composition of water kefir grains if you are interested in the science behind them through their Water Kefir Grain Composition article.
Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
Most likely, you have heard the buzz words pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory foods. But what do they actually mean? I want to share my perspective on these terms and give you a very tasty smoothie that supports your digestion, immune function, and yes, includes food that is considered to reduce and/or not elicit inflammation in the body.
Flat Belly Juice
There are foods that can cause our stomach to bloat and fill with gas, these can often be some of the healthiest foods! Lentils, broccoli, and peppers are some of the worst offenders. After certain meals, even healthy ones, we can experience that discomfort in our stomach and tightness in our waistbands. The good news is there are also foods that help reduce bloating.