My family are huge fans of my homemade salsa, bean dip, and pesto -- which are all lacto-fermented. As I put together this round-up of 50 amazingly healthy and colorful fermented salsas, dips, and spreads, my eyes were opened to all the ways I can add even more beneficial bacteria into our foods... and probably without anyone noticing. ;) [by Lindsey Dietz]
Kefir Cheese and Whey Making kefir whey and cheese is something I do many times a week. It doesn’t take long, and the whey will culture a multitude of foods.…
Flip through health magazines and many wellness blogs and you'll be advised to eat yogurt. It's often touted as one of the top food for women.
This lacto-fermented salsa is an easy way to preserve the harvest and include more probiotics to your diet. It's tangy and zesty and has a perfect spice kick to accompany your favorite Mexican meals or just to dig in with tortilla chips.
Honey fermented garlic is a tasty way to enjoy the immense medicinal benefits of raw garlic.
My family are huge fans of my homemade salsa, bean dip, and pesto -- which are all lacto-fermented. As I put together this round-up of 50 amazingly healthy and colorful fermented salsas, dips, and spreads, my eyes were opened to all the ways I can add even more beneficial bacteria into our foods... and probably without anyone noticing. ;) [by Lindsey Dietz]
If you won't EAT your probiotics, surely you'll DRINK them! Here are 50+ probiotic and lacto-fermented drinks beyond Kombucha and kefir, including ginger soda, pineapple kanji, mead, and more. It's easy to boost your gut health when ferments taste this good!
Together, probiotics and prebiotics perform a variety of beneficial functions in the body. Learn why you need both, and how to add more probiotic and prebiotic-rich foods into your diet.
Fermented Garlic is the easiest ferment EVER! With just 2 ingredients and no starter culture required, you can preserve garlic through the magic of fermentation for a health-promoting food that can be added to your favorite dishes, dips, dressings, and used as a natural remedy!
Phase 1 and 3 | Makes about 2 quarts Prep time: 10 minutes | Total time: 2 to 3 days Ingredients 3 pounds tomatoes, chopped 1 red onion, chopped 2 jalapeño peppers, minced 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro 4 garlic cloves, minced Juice of 2 limes 1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt 2 teaspoons ground cumin Directions Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Transfer to clean glass jars (leave some room at the top) and screw the lids on tightly. Leave the salsa on the counter for 2 to 3 days, and then refrigerate. The flavor will continue to intensify in the fridge. Use the salsa as a topping for meats or veggies, or simply eat it on its own. For Phases 1 and 3 of the Fast Metabolism Diet, it’s a great anytime snack.
Fool proof recipe to make soft & fluffy idlis at home. These steamed cakes are made with fermented lentil & rice batter. This detailed post shares lot of tips & tricks to make the fluffiest idlis. I have shared 2 recipes in this post.
Gut-friendly and extra crunchy, these lacto-fermented turnips and beets are naturally pickled, totally raw, and made in only three days of fermenting time. We love the burst of fresh flavor they bring to salads and sandwiches!
My family are huge fans of my homemade salsa, bean dip, and pesto -- which are all lacto-fermented. As I put together this round-up of 50 amazingly healthy and colorful fermented salsas, dips, and spreads, my eyes were opened to all the ways I can add even more beneficial bacteria into our foods... and probably without anyone noticing. ;) [by Lindsey Dietz]
Ready to amp up your juicing game? Here’s how to tailor your juice recipes to help restore gut health and reduce indigestion and bloating.
Crispy oats dosa made with oats, rice flour, spices & herbs. This recipe will give you super healthy, delicious & crisp oats dosas.
A delicious and very healthy yogurt that is raw, vegan and gluten-free. It's easy to make too!
Amp up your fried rice by adding fermented kimchi in this Korean Kimchi Fried Rice recipe! It’s a great way to use leftover rice, and dinner is served in an hour.
If you won't EAT your probiotics, surely you'll DRINK them! Here are 50+ probiotic and lacto-fermented drinks beyond Kombucha and kefir, including ginger soda, pineapple kanji, mead, and more. It's easy to boost your gut health when ferments taste this good!
Amp up your fried rice by adding fermented kimchi in this Korean Kimchi Fried Rice recipe! It’s a great way to use leftover rice, and dinner is served in an hour.
I’m telling ya, we Texans need our salsa year round! In the off-season, why not use canned tomatoes (from glass jars or BPA-free cans, of course!) to make your salsa? By fermenting it, you take a dead food and bring it back to life again with the addition of live cultures. And all the other salsa ingredients are 100% fresh and raw! Makes 1 quart.
Looking for a simple way to ward off the kid's colds this winter? Try these super easy coconut turmeric gummies. So good the kids will beg you to eat them.
At our visit to Spice Temple a couple of months ago, Christie recommended me a recipe for Neil Perry's Cucumber with smashed garlic. I'd meant to make these for ages and it wasn't until I made some cucumber pickles that I was reminded of these. They're easy and fantastically healthy and the perfect cooling side dish or precursor to a Chinese meal.
You are 2 household ingredients away from a jar of fermented carrots teeming with gut nourishing probiotics, enzymes, and B vitamins!
Honey & Strawberry-Rhubarb Fermented Soda: Stop! Don’t let the word “fermented” scare you. What you should think when you hear that word is: “healthy” and “easy.” Lacto-fermentation simply means that we will introduce some good bacteria into our honey-sweetened strawberry rhubarb juice. Th…
Gut-friendly and extra crunchy, these lacto-fermented turnips and beets are naturally pickled, totally raw, and made in only three days of fermenting time. We love the burst of fresh flavor they bring to salads and sandwiches!
How do we know that we're only culturing the good bacteria and not the bad bacteria when we prepare cultured (fermented) vegetables? There are 3 key steps..
Need a fun, creative way to use up extra kombucha? Just make fruit gummies! The gut-healing gelatin combined with the probiotics in the kombucha makes for one healthy snack!
Don’t like the taste of plain kefir, and want to get more out of this probiotic drink? Boost the gut-healing benefits and flavor of water kefir with this anti-inflammatory orange, turmeric, and ginger water kefir recipe.
Pungent warning: These pickles will be more pungent/stinky the longer you brine them. You can eat them the next day, but if you want them more flavorful and crispy, brine them longer which also makes them more pungent! Taste the brine before you finish the final pickles. If you like your pickles more sweet, add a few teaspoons of sugar. Personalizing these pickles to your taste will make them extra special. I've tasted Vietnamese pickles from friends, family, restaurants and they're all different. Some are sweeter, tangier or saltier. Make them the way you want!
Pickling veggies not only retains vitamins and minerals, it delivers probiotics, live microorganisms aid digestion, and extends shelf life.
If you won't EAT your probiotics, surely you'll DRINK them! Here are 50+ probiotic and lacto-fermented drinks beyond Kombucha and kefir, including ginger soda, pineapple kanji, mead, and more. It's easy to boost your gut health when ferments taste this good!
These simple beets are wonderful in salads or by themselves, as a healthy snack. Linton Hopkins: Quick Pickles More Pickled Vegetables...
Every single Thursday afternoon, I pack my trusty stroller, my beloved munchkins and head down to the East Lynn Farmers Market. It’s about a 20-25 minute stroll under the sometimes sweltering summer sun. I’ve got the tan lines to prove it, friends! Last Thursday I came across the most glorious fuzzy peaches. Eating seasonally has been… Continue reading Peaches & Kefir Smoothie!
Find out the benefits of Greek yogurt, including its effects on weight loss, digestion and whether yogurt causes acne. Eat it as a snack or use it in recipes.
These quick rice vinegar pickles make a great addition to Asian style sandwiches like banh mi, or can be devoured as a side or a snack!
An awesome tasty snack
Light and bubbly, water kefir is a simple and delicious way to balance and strengthen digestion.
Get a healthy recipe for a cherry mango smoothie--great for summer! This recipe uses water kefir, an excellent source of probiotics if you're dairy-free!
Amp up your morning routine with this 3 Ingredient Miso Soup. There are so many amazing benefits of miso soup that you can't go wrong with starting your day with a cup of this delicious soup!
