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...
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If you’re looking for a use for your leftover whey from cheese making, this delicious caramel is a great recipe! It’s perfect for drizzling over desserts like this gluten free fruit cake or this spice cake. As long as you have the time, it’s easy to make with only a few ingredients! This recipe came to...
Making bread at home is a fun and healthy alternative to the store bought version. With this sourdough ciabatta bread, you can enjoy it for a sandwich, to dip into a soup, enjoy it with some jams on top such as this rhubarb jam, or even a savoury option such as this milk kefir cheese spread!...
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...
How often do we see side effects that come along with the health solutions that we seek out. Drinking fermented beverages such as kombucha has crazy side effects too, just not the ones that you would think of! The benefits are clear, drinking kombucha along with a healthy diet on a daily basis can have some...
If you are looking to add more fermented foods into your daily diet, this easy dosa pancake recipe is for you! It is fermented before cooking and you can pair it with either sweet or savoury additions! This dosa is made with millet instead of the traditional rice for a healthier swap. This recipe came to us from Manasa in the Gut Health Guru’s Facebook Group!
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 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,...
The holiday season is synonymous with joy, gatherings, and indulgent meals, with desserts often being the centrepiece of festive feasts. However, traditional treats can be loaded with refined sugars, unhealthy fats, and processed ingredients, leaving you feeling sluggish and guilty. This year, why not enjoy the sweetness of Christmas while staying mindful of your health? These...
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...
