Well before probiotic supplements became popular, lactic acid fermentation (lacto-fermentation) provided the gut with an abundance of beneficial bacteria. Lacto-fermentation is a technique that has been around for several centuries.
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Within recent years, fermented foods rich in probiotics have become household names. But what are the differences between them and what is the best way to take? I had the pleasure of speaking with Donna Schwenk of Cultured Food Life and she shared a lot of her knowledge. We will be going over three of the main “good” bacteria sources: Kefir, Kombucha, And Fermented Vegetables. Do they help your mental health? Are they easy to make? How do you improve your gut health? All these questions and more are answered below!
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A dysfunctional Gut Microbiome has the ability to help or hurt us in many areas of life. Approximately 10 million Australians suffer from some type of digestive discomfort. That is almost half of the population! What could be the cause of it? I have recently had the pleasure of talking with Dr Jason Hawrelak to understand more about the gut microbiome. He is a leader in gut health research and has over 17-years of clinical experience. He will be sharing his knowledge about probiotics, stool testing, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, diet, and steps you can take to improve your gut health.
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Here's why fermented foods are a great way to nurture a healthy gut ecosystem
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Here are the top 5 reasons why people love making their own fermented foods
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Kefir seems like it is taking the world by storm. You can see it in stores everywhere, but do you really know what it is?
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Fermenting foods is an age-old practice, used for generations to preserve food in a time before coolers and refrigerators, it has been popular across the globe with each continent having its own form of...
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How to Make Coconut Water Kefir at Home A great way to add probiotics to your diet is with Coconut water kefir, a delicious beverage that people have been drinking for thousands of years because...
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Kombucha mold. It's the last thing you want to see building up on your precious brew. Whether you’re new to your Kombucha brewing, or you’ve been at it for a while, you'll know that kombucha...
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Fermented foods and drinks may not be mainstream yet, but they are heading that way. And as awareness of these nutritious products grows, a wider range of pre-packaged fermented food and drinks is also popping...
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There’s an abundance of information on gut health, and almost all of it features the terms “probiotics” and “prebiotics”. With both of these terms frequently scattered through content on our gut’s micro flora, it’s clear...
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Whether it’s an artisanal product like kefir, a popular cultural condiment like kimchi or a household staple such as yoghurt, fermented foods can be found all around the world. For over a thousand years, fermentation...
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