by Diana | Sep 13, 2026 | Enzymes, Food preparation, Health, Human microbiome, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Supplements
Have you ever eaten a perfectly good meal and then wondered what on earth happened afterwards? Perhaps you feel uncomfortably full. Your stomach is bloated. You’re burping. Maybe you feel sleepy, heavy or sluggish rather than nourished and energised. Or perhaps it...
by Diana | Jul 18, 2026 | Fermentation, Health, Human microbiome, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition
Some traditional foods immediately capture people’s attention. Sauerkraut. Kefir. Kimchi. Kombucha. Others remain relatively unknown outside the regions where they originated. Beet kvass is one of those hidden gems. For generations, families throughout parts of...
by Diana | Jul 4, 2026 | Fermentation, Food preparation, Health, Human microbiome, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Probiotic foods
Walk into almost any health food shop today, and you’re likely to find bottles of kombucha lining the shelves. Flavoured with berries, ginger, citrus fruits, herbs, and spices, kombucha has become one of the most recognisable fermented drinks of modern times....
by Diana | May 30, 2026 | Food preparation, Health, Human microbiome, Microbiome, Nourishing Traditions, Nutrients, Nutrition, Prebiotic foods, Probiotic foods
How to Build a Board with Fermented Cheeses, Veggies, and More There was a time when the phrase “healthy eating” during a celebration seemed to mean one thing: missing out. The party table would be filled with crackers, sweets, dips, and nibbles, while the...
by Diana | May 10, 2026 | Human microbiome, Microbiome, Minerals, Nutrients
A woman once told me she felt as though her body was “slowly dimming”. Not dramatically, just one step at a time. Her energy had changed. Her hair had lost some of its shine. Her skin seemed duller, her concentration weaker, and no matter how carefully she tried to...
by Diana | Apr 26, 2026 | Cooking, Fermentation, Food preparation, Health, Human microbiome, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Soaking
Techniques like steaming, simmering, slow cooking, and fermenting. I remember once standing in a kitchen with someone who looked completely overwhelmed. She held a wooden spoon in her hand, staring at a pot of vegetables as if it might suddenly tell her what to do...
