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...
If you’ve tried different diets, pills, shakes and you still can’t shift those extra few kilos I might have an answer for you. Balancing your gut microbiome could be the key to a healthier, happy version of yourself. In recent years, researchers have proven that the type of bacteria in your gut control...
Here are the top 5 reasons why people love making their own fermented foods
How do you know if your kefir grains are working properly? Applicable to both Milk and Water Kefir 1) The probiotic bacteria and yeast will convert sugars into organic acids progressively souring your brew 2) Kefir should have a pleasant bready yeasty aroma 3) Some of the grains will start to float as the specific...
Lactic acid is one of those terms you hear a lot when learning about healthy lifestyles. From fermented foods to fitness, this particular acid plays a very important role in our lives, but is hardly ever explained in detail. So what exactly is lactic acid and what does it do to (and for) us? Lactic acid...
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Here's why fermented foods are a great way to nurture a healthy gut ecosystem
The quick version Colon cancer is Australia's second deadliest cancer, but nearly 99% of cases are treatable when caught at Stage I. The disease develops slowly, usually over 10 to 15 years, which means there's a wide window for detection. Close to half of all cases are linked to things we can change: diet, body weight,...
From curing digestive issues to fighting off colds, improving skin conditions and increasing energy levels, the range of health benefits associated with fermented foods is as varied as the products themselves. Whether it’s apple cider vinegar (ACV), sauerkraut, pickles, kombucha, kefir or even yoghurt, research and anecdotal evidence have both established these products as superfoods. Sceptics, on...
Within your gut live trillions of microorganisms working for you, keeping you healthy and protecting you from disease. You may be familiar with words like “good bacteria” and “probiotics”, or even some fermented foods such as kombucha and kefir. However, there is a lot more to a healthy gut than simply taking a probiotic or eating fermented foods occasionally. A healthy gut is a lifestyle. Continue Reading.
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 that both probiotics and prebiotics are an important part of keeping us healthy. What’s not so clear is the difference between...
Your immune system does an amazing job of defending against disease and bad microorganisms. However, sometimes invaders get through and make you sick. Is it possible to reduce the risk of disease-causing microorganisms getting through? Can you improve your immune system by making simple lifestyle changes?
