Kombucha is well-known as a healthy, probiotic-filled beverage that only does our body favors. With these kinds of benefits and great taste to top it off, anyone could easily turn into a hardcore ‘booch fan. But did you know that not all kombucha brands are created equal? The biggest difference to know about is raw … Read more
While kombucha has been around for centuries, the drink has been widely popularized in the 1990s. Since then, the industry has only grown and consumers’ passion for the drink has led to many choosing to homebrew. Kombucha kits are a set of equipment and ingredients sold together that make home brewing and production of kombucha … Read more
In the age of a renewed interest in the infamous and ancient kombucha beverage, why not take it a step further and make it the way most people like their drinks: with alcohol! Kombucha beer (or “hard” kombucha) is kombucha tea that has a minimum alcohol level above 0.5% — but it can get up … Read more
The fizziness is one of my favorite things about kefir. But when first starting out fermenting milk you might think you have done it wrong. Don’t worry, fizzy kefir is completely normal but why is kefir fizzy? When kefir grains are added to milk the microorganisms in the kefir grains start digesting the lactose in … Read more
Yogurt and sour cream seemingly are two birds of the same feather. Both are made by fermenting milk and have a slightly sour taste. But there are actually some significant differences between the two. So, what’s the difference between the two and can you replace one with the other? Yogurt is made by adding lactic … Read more
Salt is an essential ingredient in making sauerkraut. It turns water into brine and prevents the growth of bad bacteria. But too much of a good thing is often a bad thing. In the case of sauerkraut, you’ll notice immediately when you’ve overdone it with the salt. So, how do you fix too salty sauerkraut? … Read more
Thanks to its tangy taste and benefits, we are all familiar with what kombucha is… but scoby? Believe it or not, this is not a botched attempt at referencing the 1969 television masterpiece ‘Scooby-Doo.’ SCOBY is an acronym that stands for ‘symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast.’ It’s a key ingredient for fermented beverages like … Read more
Kombucha is one of many health fads that has taken the world by storm. People everywhere are raving about the outstanding benefits derived from consuming this medley of bacteria, yeast, sugar, and black (or green) tea. But too few understand its historical origins and proven health advantages and risks. Kombucha was introduced in ancient Northeast … Read more
Kefir is an incredibly healthy and fermented milk drink full of live bacteria and probiotics. Some popular cooking and baking recipes call for a good amount of kefir. But what if you just noticed there is no kefir around? Is there a good kefir substitute? The best kefir substitute is plain, unflavored yogurt. You will … Read more
Over the past years, probiotics have gained more and more recognition in alleviating a wide range of grievances and symptoms related to auto-immune and inflammatory diseases. A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) lets you save money on taxes in order to buy medications and feminine care products. But what about probiotics? Are they FSA eligible? Probiotics … Read more