As the title asks, are fermented foods good for IBS? Well, we're here to explore exactly that. There are several factors that play into what causes IBS, and it's mostly down to how food is digested. Abdominal pain, bloating, and irregular bowel movements are all IBS symptoms that can be relieved by ingesting the correct foods...
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 has been used as a way of changing and enhancing the foods and drinks people consume. It’s been used to create...
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 popular fermenting processes. Different cultures have used a variety of additives, all with the same lasting effects. Over time people began...
The process of Fermentation has been around for over 10,000 years, but like all good things, it's making a comeback. Fermentation works by using bacteria and yeast to break down sugars in a variety of foods and drinks. Including fermented foods and drinks in your diet can greatly improve your health and well-being by increasing the...
Fermenting is an ancient process used across many cultures to preserve food. However, as fermentation becomes increasingly popular today, the benefits are becoming more apparent.
What is fermentation? Fermentation is a natural metabolic process where microorganisms such as yeast and bacteria convert sugars and starches into other compounds, often producing alcohol or lactic acid as byproducts. It has been an integral part of human culinary traditions for thousands of years, serving both as a method to preserve food and enhance its...
Fermentation has been around for thousands of years. Luckily, with the popularity of gut health, the art of fermentation is becoming more well known. I had the pleasure of speaking with Sandor Katz on all this fermentation.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Professor Paul Cotter about fermented foods from a scientific perspective. He is one of the leading researchers in the field of Fermented foods. People can often be skeptical about fermented foods but today we will be diving into all of the science behind fermented foods! Read on to learn...
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.
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 up in health food stores and supermarkets. These days it’s not uncommon to see boutique containers of kimchi and sauerkraut in...
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If you have an abundance of zucchini or you want to add more fresh vegetables into your diet this is a great spicy ferment to make! Adding a starter culture will give you added benefits and a crispier ferment! And if you don’t like spicy food, you can always create these delicious zucchini pickles as well!...
