One of the most common vinegars for internal health consumption is apple cider vinegar, because it contains valuable minerals, live enzymes, and anti-fungal/microbial/bacterial acids. But beyond its internal benefits, beloved ACV puts out for just about any practical health or cleaning purpose...
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Xoxo yr gut: Oatgurt
Vey much unlike yogurt, oatgurt is made from oat groats. We like the idea of using oat groats, since they are completely unprocessed and retain so much more of that good nurtional stuff..
Read MoreXoxo yr gut: Ginger Bug to Lacto-fermented Soda
A ginger bug is conceived through the presh process of lacto-fermentation and is used a natural soda starter, much like our recently made water kefir. Easy to make, our bug packs pro-gut bacteria along side ginger's saving grace.
Read MoreXoxo yr gut: Water Kefir
Water kefir is a lacto-fermented drink made from sugar water, juice, or coconut water. Unlike its more famous cousin milk kefir, water kefir is a dairy-free. Water kefir is not only easy to make, it is a delicious, bubbling over with healthy bacteria.
Read MoreXoxo yr gut: Rejuvalac
Rejuvelac is a raw food beverage made from sprouted wheat berries that are then soaked and fermented in water for about 2 days. The process of fermentation pre-digests the wheat, making it easier for our bodies to utilize the nutrients.
Read MoreDo It Like A Dietitian: Aged Hot Sauce
Homemade hot sauce is the best! Especially when it's got all the added flavor of a lengthy fermentation. Watch out Sriracha! If you've ever made kim chi or sauerkraut, you already know how to make aged hot sauce.
Read Morexoxo yr gut: garbanzo bean tempeh
It just takes a little bit of know-how and a few weird ingredients to nom yr way through tempeh heaven. This fermented favsie is packed with protein and bursting with good bacteria.
Read Morexoxo yr gut: fermented cranberry apple chutney
So FYI, Thanksgiving is in a few days. This event can typically bring excitement to anyone who enjoys eating and/or cooking. Food blogs overfloweth with exotic variations of green been casserole.
Read Morexoxo yr gut: DIY non-dairy yogurt
What better way to spend a rainy afternoon than making yogurt and listening to the local reggae show? Like most things homemade, making your own yogurt has the store-bought stuff beat.
Read Morexoxo yr gut: kimchi fervor
There are a few methods to making kimchi: pressed, brine, and paste. I have experimented with all methods, but I find the one I am presenting you with today is easiest for beginners.
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