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...
The festive season is all about celebrating with loved ones, indulging in delicious meals, and cherishing the moments that bring us closer. It’s also a time when we may neglect our gut health, often leaving us feeling bloated, sluggish, or even sick. However, with a little planning and mindful choices, you can enjoy a joyous Christmas...
If you are looking for help managing your blood sugar, improving digestion, and lowering your cholesterol, this recipe is for you! This apple cider vinegar is easy to make and has a range of benefits (including many antioxidants). You can use this in salad dressings, mix it into your water, and even use it to clean and kill harmful bacteria instead of using chemicals!
Adding a delicious spread to your daily sandwich that is full of fermented goodness is key to a healthy lunch! Try adding this fermented mustard into your diet. It is easy to make and it’s a wonderful addition to any healthy diet. This recipe came to us from Juanita in the Gut Health Guru’s Facebook Group!...
Benefits of incorporating natural sources of probiotics Incorporating natural sources of probiotics into your diet, rather than relying solely on probiotic supplements, can offer several advantages. Consuming probiotic-rich foods provides a diverse range of beneficial bacterial strains, which can have a more significant impact on gut health and overall well-being. These foods are often nutrient-dense, supplying...
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.
If you’re looking for a healthy soda alternative, this is it! With ginger, which is full of antioxidants and great for nausea, a ginger bug adds the extra benefit of fermented goodness like probiotics and yeast. It’s easy to make and at the end you’ll be able to mix it into your tea or juice to...
If you are looking for a healthier pie crust alternative, this is it! It uses a scoby puree so you get the extra probiotic benefits in the crust while also using honey as the sweetener. Honey is full of FOS, an important prebiotic that helps stimulate the growth of multiple probiotics! It’s very easy to make and you can fill it with any pie filling that you want! This recipe came to us from Kathryn in the Gut Health Guru’s Facebook Group!
What if all of our health problems could be improved from focusing on just one of our organs? According to Gut Reactions: How Healthy Insides Can Improve Your Weight, Mood and Well-Being, due to society’s vast change in eating habits our fast-food hungry guts are not functioning as intended. The malleable genome (or easily influenced...
With the holiday season fast approaching, you may find yourself dining out more regularly, overeating or losing control of your typical healthy eating regime. This may lead to digestive discomfort and unwanted weight gain. Don’t worry, we’ve put together A Gut Health Holiday Survival Guide with tips and hacks to navigate any tricky social situation.
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.
Wild mushrooms are a beautiful addition to any diet. Chanterelles, in particular, are full of vitamin D, potassium, and B vitamins (which help to keep the nervous system strong and healthy!) Mushrooms contain some of the highest amounts of beta-glucans, which are great for your immune system as well. All of these benefits PLUS fermenting them...
