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Category Healthy Living
Sustainable Eating Starts at Home: The Role of Fermentation in Eco-Friendly Living
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the environmental impact of our food choices. One often overlooked but highly effective practice in sustainable eating is fermentation. Fermentation not only offers numerous health benefits but also plays a…
Sugar and Fermentation: A Necessary Partnership
Sugar is an essential ingredient for most fermentation processes. While it might be tempting to avoid it altogether, sugar plays a critical role in converting sugars into the desired products. Fueling Flavor and Fizz: Take alcoholic beverages like beer, wine,…
Hard Kombucha: A Refreshing Twist on a Fermented Favorite
Calling all health-conscious beverage aficionados! Hard kombucha is here to tantalise your taste buds and offer a unique, potentially gut-friendly alternative to traditional alcoholic drinks. But what exactly is hard kombucha? Unlike its non-alcoholic counterpart, hard kombucha packs a subtle…
Knead to Relax? How Sourdough Baking Can Be Your Path to Well-being
In the fast-paced world we live in, finding moments of peace and relaxation can be almost impossible. But what if there’s a calming practice that not only soothes our senses but also improves our well-being? It’s sourdough baking! In this…
Exploring protein-rich fermented food
As we enter a new year, many embark on a journey towards a healthier lifestyle. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or simply looking to make positive changes in your diet, incorporating protein-rich fermented foods can help a lot. Prioritizing protein…
Kombucha Myths Debunked
Kombucha, a fermented tea drink with a history stretching back thousands of years, has acquired its own set of myths and misunderstandings over time. Here we will talk about some of them. Kombucha is a very popular fermented drink known…
Thriving After Vacation: Reactivating Kefir, Kombucha, and Sourdough
You are back from your vacation and your cultures have been waiting patiently for you to start fermenting again. If you followed our tips on how to make sure your milk kefir grains, water kefir grains, kombucha and sourdough starter…
The science behind fermentation: understanding the role of bacteria and yeasts
Bacteria and yeasts play a crucial role in fermentation processes. Fermentation is a natural process that takes place when microorganisms like bacteria and yeasts break down sugars and other compounds to make other substances. At the start of the alcoholic…
WINTER FERMENTATION OF KOMBUCHA
Fermenting kombucha in the winter can present some challenges because the lower temperatures can affect the fermentation process. How does this change our kombucha fermenting and what can we do about it? Low temperatures in the environment can slow down…
How to balance the rich food from the holiday season?
Have you indulged in rich food during the holidays? Now with the new year you are looking on how to get back on track with more healthy choices? Fermented food can be of help. Fermented foods have been enjoyed by people…
Is milk kefir good for weight loss?
Milk kefir is a fermented beverage rich in proteins. It’s low in calories but at the same time it makes us feel satiated for a longer time. This makes it an ideal food when trying to lose those extra pounds.…
How you may benefit from fermented vegetables
Not really convinced that fermenting vegetables is something you would do? This article may change your mind. We have gathered some facts on why this is definitely something you should not just try but make sure it becomes part of…