Whole Psyllium Husk is a simple way to add more gut friendly dietary fiber. If you bake your own bread or sourdough bread, try adding psyllium to the dough. Psyllium Husk by Organic India is a popular brand which we have used a lot. What is psyllium husk? Psyllium seed husk is a native plant…
Vitality SuperGreen is a powder produced by Body Ecology. The people at Body Ecology are really good in preparing greens and fermented products. I’ve tried their products through the years and found them to be of high quality and great taste. Vitality SuperGreen is packed with a great variety of ingredients in one blend. It’s…
I’ve used the Body Ecology Kefir Starter many times and have always been happy with the result. The starter is simple to use and produce a good kefir. Donna Gates, the creator of Body Ecology, has spent some 30+ years developing fermentation starters and is an authority on fermented foods. Why use Body Ecology Kefir…
I’ve used Body Ecology Culture Starter many times for preparing fermented vegetables. I’ve found the starter to be excellent and has produced tasty, crunchy veggies. Donna Gates, the creator of Body Ecology, has spent some 30+ years developing fermentation starters and has become an authority on fermented foods. Why use body ecology vegetable starter? Body…
CocoBiotic by Body Ecology is a naturally fermented drink with a gut friendly mix of coconut water, grains, beneficial bacteria, and prebiotic fiber. CocBiotic is very popular and I now understand why—it’s a refreshing, mild, and fizzy drink that provides a daily dose of potent bacteria, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to support a good…
How to prepare kefir at home. Very simple—in less than 24 hours the kefir is ready to be consumed. Yogurt and kefir are both fermented milk products with similar taste, though kefir often contains more microorganisms that yogurt.[ref]The Magic of Kefir[/ref] I love the feeling that you’ve actually prepared the kefir yourself. Check the FAQ…
Learning how to ferment vegetables at home requires a little insight into the world of humble microorganisms. These creatures literary chew the food for you. During this process they turn nutrients more bioavailable and create new ones. Your job when fermenting is to keep these microorganisms happy and let them produce natto, kimchi, fermented garlic,…
Fermenting vegetables at home is simple and fun! And recipes are normally very flexible. This particular batch developed a tart, acidic, complex taste, with hot ginger notes, and medium crunchy veggies. Absolutely delicious! Ingredients This batch was about 10 lb. (5 kg.) For smaller batches, just follow the main idea and you should be fine….
Ginger shot recipes are hot and tasty. Fresh ginger is a favorite ingredient in many fermented food recipes. In fresh juice, it has a strong aromatic, spicy, tangy, and hot taste that can be combined many other vegetables and fruits. Ginger is an aromatic bitter herb and a cousin to turmeric and cardamom. Try adding fermented ginger…