I remember, as a child, being forced to recite the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ at school assembly every morning. Thankfully, I no longer have to mindlessly perform that ritual but I do however remember a small section – “Give us this day, our daily bread”. For over fifty years that daily bread was a part of my …
Kombucha – The Probiotic Powerhouse
For those out there who haven’t yet heard about Kombucha, here’s a short introduction. The exact origin of Kombucha is not known, although it seems to have links with Asia and Russia. It is thought to date back about 2000 years and became popular in the 90’s and again recently when its probiotic powers were …
Breakfast For Your Gut Bugs
Apple cider vinegar brings a lot of benefits, containing acetic acid which has been shown to help with several medical conditions, it is also said to help digestion of fats when on an LCHF diet. In addition to the health benefits, apple cider vinegar makes a tasty salad dressing or gives soups and stews an …
Our Clever Bugs Reveal Another Secret
As we are only just beginning to discover that the Microbiome plays a major role in human health and disease. We are dependent on these bacteria to help us digest our food, produce certain vitamins, regulate our immune system, and keep us healthy by protecting us against disease-causing bacteria. In 2006 Bruce German and his …
Bone Broth
Broth made from bones of chicken, fish, pork and beef play a role in all traditional cuisines. Today we buy individual fillets and boneless chicken breasts, or grab fast food on the run, and broth has disappeared from the Western tradition. Broth contains minerals in a form the body can absorb easily, not just calcium …
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