Traditionally in all cultures fermented foods and beverages played an important part in the digestion of all foods consumed. Fermented foods and beverages where consumed daily and where a natural medicine as they increased gut flora (beneficial bacteria), enzymes, contain protein and many vitamins.
According to Dr Natasha Campbell McBride 85% of our immune system is in our gut, this is why it is so important to have fermented foods in the diet to improve digestion of foods and maintain health on a daily bases. This is simply due to gut flora disable the continuous invasion of pathogens and microbes that can be damaging to our bodies. These beneficial bacteria also continually repair the gut lining vital to ensuring no holes in the lining of the gut occur for toxins and pathogen to enter into the blood stream which can cause dis-ease in the body.
Making fermented foods and drinks at home is simple and economic. They can also be purchased at the supermarket, organic stores or on-line. See a list below for stockist.
According to Dr Natasha Campbell McBride 85% of our immune system is in our gut, this is why it is so important to have fermented foods in the diet to improve digestion of foods and maintain health on a daily bases. This is simply due to gut flora disable the continuous invasion of pathogens and microbes that can be damaging to our bodies. These beneficial bacteria also continually repair the gut lining vital to ensuring no holes in the lining of the gut occur for toxins and pathogen to enter into the blood stream which can cause dis-ease in the body.
Making fermented foods and drinks at home is simple and economic. They can also be purchased at the supermarket, organic stores or on-line. See a list below for stockist.
The Healthy Home Economist explains about fermented foods and beverages. She give examples on how to ferment foods and beverages at home. The proper preparation of grain and legumes is vital for the digestion of these food, traditionally all grains, nuts, seed and legumes where all soaked prior to eating.
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Excellent talk on improving digestion. Here is a video which I like (I prefer this version rather than the updated one) on how to make kombucha. Simple and easy to make at home, below is the link to buy your own kombucha brew kit or to buy bottled kombucha delivered to your door. Kombucha is good to have 15 minutes before each meal as it adds digestive enzymes, beneficial bacteria to the gut which builds immunity and allows nutrients to be broken down easier in the gut.
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Sourdough is the traditional way of making breads all over the world grains where always fermented prior to making breads.
Here is the recipe on how to start your sourdough starter and making sour dough. Using Organic flour is recommended. |
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