Fermented Foods and Probiotics
Probiotics, cultured foods, and prebiotics
Probiotic and prebiotic coffee are among the latest addition to an ever growing market. There are a few good products on the market, but you can also make your own. You probably can’t make a probiotic coffee, it would be too complicated, but you can always take probiotic supplements, or eat probiotic fermented foods. But … Read more
Yogurt is a fermented milk product, made by controlled fermentation with special cultures. The cultures contain selected bacteria, that produce lactic acid giving the milk the sour taste. The bacteria also modify the milk’s texture, giving it the specific thickness that is very prized. Although there is an increased interest in vegan yogurt, we are … Read more
Synbiotics are the best way to ensure a maximum benefit from the ingested probiotics. The term refers to the synergy created by getting both probiotics, and prebiotics to feed the human microbiome. Although the term was coined for the probiotic supplements, the art of eating fermented foods and soluble fiber is not new. The fermented … Read more
Is It Safe to Drink Raw Milk? Raw milk is getting a lot of public attention lately, because commercially available milk is linked to health problems. Is it safe to drink raw milk though? Why is raw milk better than pasteurized? What is the difference between raw and pasteurized milk, and what is UHT milk? … Read more
The best way to prepare a shake for a healthy gut is to combine both probiotics and prebiotics in the shake. The best probiotic food for preparing a shake are yogurt, or kefir. Why are they the best? The most important reason yogurt and kefir are great is that they pack a lot of probiotics. … Read more
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Probiotic Drink Boza Recipe Although the original recipe is done with millet, boza can be made from other cereals as well, and it is equally tasty and healthy. Most often it is made from bulgur, which is more accessible, and easier to process. In most of the Eastern European countries, the drink it is called … Read more