15 Jul '17 16:25>
Our gut contains more bacteria than our body has cells. Good bacteria makes us healthier and bad bacteria makes us sick.
Modern diets do not contain good bacteria food. Modern foods are designed to be sterilized, having a long shelf life.
My wife has been using probiotics to help contol intestinal issues. After we started fermenting foods she no longer needs the store bought probiotics.
Kefir is very easy to ferment and makes milk better for you. The bacteria and yeast consume sugar in the milk, predigesting it for you as well as adding the beneficial bacteria and yeast to your gut. Just add some kefir grains to milk and let it sit on the counter.
Sauerkraut is also very easy to make, just cut up cabbage, salt it and cram it into a jar. Let it sit for 4 or more weeks, burping the jar each day and eat.
Salt is the key, I'm using kosher salt but when I run out kosher, I will try some sort of sea salt.
Make sure to eat it without cooking it because heat kills the bacteria.
Modern diets do not contain good bacteria food. Modern foods are designed to be sterilized, having a long shelf life.
My wife has been using probiotics to help contol intestinal issues. After we started fermenting foods she no longer needs the store bought probiotics.
Kefir is very easy to ferment and makes milk better for you. The bacteria and yeast consume sugar in the milk, predigesting it for you as well as adding the beneficial bacteria and yeast to your gut. Just add some kefir grains to milk and let it sit on the counter.
Sauerkraut is also very easy to make, just cut up cabbage, salt it and cram it into a jar. Let it sit for 4 or more weeks, burping the jar each day and eat.
Salt is the key, I'm using kosher salt but when I run out kosher, I will try some sort of sea salt.
Make sure to eat it without cooking it because heat kills the bacteria.