by Diana | Jul 5, 2023 | Health, Human microbiome, Microbiome, Nutrition, Prebiotic foods
Leeks are a delicious and versatile vegetable that are also a great source of prebiotics. Prebiotics are a type of fibre that is not digested by the body, but instead is fermented by the beneficial bacteria in the gut. This fermentation process produces short-chain...
by Diana | Jul 5, 2023 | Enzymes, Health, Microbiome
Recently I was looking into how things work with the gut microbiome and the enzymes our body needs. This was really interesting as there has been quite a bit of new research that was done, so there was more to find now than a couple of years ago. I’ll share it...
by Diana | Jul 4, 2023 | Fermentation, Food preparation, Health, Human microbiome, Microbiome, Nourishing Traditions, Recipes, Sauerkraut
Fennel kraut is a delicious and healthy fermented food that is made with fennel, cabbage, and spices. It is a type of sauerkraut, but it is made with fennel instead of cabbage. Fennel has a strong, licorice-like flavor that pairs well with the cabbage and spices....
by Diana | Jun 26, 2023 | Fermentation, Food preparation, Health, Human microbiome, Microbiome, Nourishing Traditions, Nutrition, Recipes, Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is a traditional food in many cultures around the world, and in Russia it’s made with cabbage, salt, garlic, and dill. This type of sauerkraut is not only delicious but also has many health benefits. In this article, we’ll discuss those benefits as well as...
by Diana | Jun 13, 2023 | Health, Microbiome, Nutrients, Vtamin D
Leaky gut or gut dysbiosis is a health problem in which the balance of bacteria in the gut is disrupted. A number of factors, including antibiotics, diet, and stress can cause this. When the gut microbioome is disrupted, it can affect the body’s ability to...
by Diana | May 30, 2023 | Fermentation, Human microbiome, Microbiome
Beet kvass is a fermented drink made from beets, whey, and water. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine mostly in the European areas of the world. Beet kvass is a good source of probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria for the gut. Probiotics can help...
