If you are looking for a simple yet delicious fermented vegetable recipe this is the one for you! It is full of different types of vegetables that will bring to you different prebiotics and probiotics! This recipe came to us from Lindel in the Gut Health Guru’s Facebook Group! Ingredients: - 1.5 Heads of cabbage -...
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!
Japan is a country celebrated for its vibrant culture and rich culinary traditions, many of which are built on foods that offer incredible health benefits. Among these treasures is natto, a fermented soybean dish with a history that spans centuries. Known for its sticky texture, pungent aroma, and distinctive flavour, natto might not win everyone over...
Fermented vegetables such as sauerkraut, kimchi and cucumbers (a.k.a. “pickles”) are considered one of the next big things in foodie culture. They’re popping up on more and more restaurant menus, in recipe books and blogs, on supermarket shelves and in news on the latest health food trends. But pickles have actually been a staple for cultures...
One of the strategies to boost your immune system and keep away cold and flu viruses is to consume fermented vegetable with your main meals. A recent study demonstrated the antiviral effect of L.plantarum, a probiotic found in fermented vegetables against Influenza A -H1N1 (Yang et al, 2017)*Have you started to add these gut healing wonders to your...
Having different types of fermented foods for every meal is key to having a diverse gut microbiome. This fermented asparagus is great to eat at every meal and contains loads of fibre and antioxidants. You can even add in some garlic or spices for additional benefits! This recipe came to us from Mai in the Gut...
If you are looking for a healthy tomato ketchup that is a great alternative to the ones full of preservatives at the store, this is it! It has a bit of a spice to it (you can omit the red chilli if you want a milder version!) and is fermented so it is full of the...
If you love sriracha, this is the recipe for you! Using bird's eye chillies, garlic, apple cider vinegar, tea bags (which include tannins which are full of antioxidants) and loads of spices, this recipe is sure to be a household staple! You can even modify it if you don’t enjoy super spicy sauces by using different...
In this blog post, we explore the nutritional value of pickled vegetables and their potential role in a balanced diet. We explore the benefits of fermenting vegetables, the potential drawbacks, and provide insight into the overall impact on your health. What are pickled vegetables? Pickled vegetables retain some of their original nutritional content, including fibre, vitamins,...
Have you ever gone to a store and thought “I’d love to grab some Milk Kefir, I’ve heard great things about it!” What if I told you that the regulations do not allow authentic products to be sold in stores? This is a new industry with no standard of identity when it comes to fermented foods. We are talking with an industry leader today, Sharon Flynn, as she shares her background with her company “The Fermentary.” Read on to learn about the easiest foods to ferment, why you should be adding fermented foods into your diet, and how keeping the authentic versions of ferments are better!
Fermentation was historically used as a preservation method; however, this aged-old process provides many benefits for gut health.
