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!
Kefir is a fermented drink similar to a slightly runnier version of yogurt with a sour taste and slight fizz. However, it is miles apart from yoghurt in terms of the sheer volume and variety of probiotics that it contains. Kefir is great as a stand-alone drink or, alternatively, it can be used as an ingredient in a range of tasty recipes. It is most commonly made with cows’ milk; however, it can be made with a range of other dairy-free milk such as coconut, almond and rice milk.
Probiotics make up the 39 to 300 trillion live bacteria that currently live inside our bodies. Don’t worry, this bacteria isn’t actually all bad for you. It’s mostly good bacteria that is necessary for our human health. Benefits of Probiotics As scientists begin to understand more about the significance of probiotic bacteria and the microbiome, one...
Cancer's effect on all of us is profound, with one in two Australians being diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. There are incredible cancer treatments, studies and programs being done, but it doesn't change the fact that cancer is one of the leading causes of death. This isn't to say cancer patients can't do...
After a 6 month lockdown in Melbourne Australia, Kriben Govender moved to Bali to improve his mental health. He now runs his company, Nourishme Organics, from Melbourne Australia, and Bali Indonesia. In this conversation with Steve Stavs from Made to Thrive, Kriben shares how kefir can improve immune function, the latest research on Kefir, why you...
The study shows that kefir consumption demonstrates significant benefits including fatigue reduction, a lower Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes Ratio (F/B ratio) and improves exercise performance.
The human body is packed with trillions of bacteria, fungi and viruses, collectively known as the human microbiome. While there are many types of microbes in your body, bacteria are the most widely studied. It is known that there are more bacterial cells in the human body than there are human cells. Some of these bacteria can be associated with a disease, however, the majority is essential for your immune system, weight control and many other health aspects.
Great News for IBS sufferers: New Kefir Study in January 2019, suggested that Kefir Consumption may modulate microbes in your gut, reduce bloating and improve your quality of life
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...
If you are looking for a delicious and healthy gluten free fruit cake, this is it! It is also gut friendly because the fruit is soaked in kefir which makes it even better for you. This recipe came to us from Kathryn in the Gut Health Guru’s Facebook Group. Ingredients: ✓1 kg dried mixed fruit ✓...
Berry Chia Pudding (makes 8) If you are looking for a delicious and healthy breakfast that will fill you up in the morning, this is a great option. It only has a few ingredients and is very simple to make. It is also a wonderful way to get more probiotics into your diet. This recipe...
Your immune system is one of the most important cornerstones of human health. It helps protect you from viruses and bacteria that can make you severely sick. Boosting immunity has become a buzz phrase across mainstream health platforms because of its major role in preventing sickness and ensuring balance. A recent scientific study demonstrates that the immune system is far more interconnected and fundamental to human health than first thought. From boosting gut health, which in turn affects mental wellbeing and brain function, to the lymph system which transports oxygen, water, and food to cells - the immune system isn’t a singular entity - it’s a far-reaching web.
