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.
How to Make Sauerkraut
Hippocrates once said, “all disease begins within the gut”. Whether you are experiencing allergies, digestive issues, or needing more energy, spending some time supporting your digestive system can be a great place to start. Our gut is a delicate ecosystem that can be impacted by a number of factors (i.e. stress, toxins, drugs, and food particles). How we support our healthy gut flora for optimal digestive functioning is something we are starting to see more exploratory research around. However, we still have a lot more to learn about all the microbes that help us break down and digest our food.
The Best Cabbage Soup
Cabbage soup is something that is associated with St. Patricks Day or the crazy “cabbage soup diet” of the 80’s. However, cabbage soup is one of my favorite soups because cabbage is wonderful for gut health and is a hearty soup without being heavy. Cabbage has a long history of being used as both food and medicine.