Fresh asparagus appearing at farmer’s markets through May and June signals spring. Enjoy them fresh while they last, but also ferment a few bundles to enjoy well after spring. Fermented asparagus won’t taste the same as fresh; it will be better. Fermentation transforms asparagus. Spices, herbs, and other ingredients infuse each asparagus stalk will flavour. […]
Raw onions may leave a pungent taste in your mouth. Cooked onions provide a milder option. Pickled (canned) onions are less pungent but more acidic. However, fermented onions provide the best flavour option of all: least pungent, subtle sweetness, and mild acidity from natural chemical changes taking place under a brine, no added sugar or […]
Cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables (crucifers) are among foods people with thyroid issues are told to avoid, but does sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) harm the thyroid? Fermented foods are an important part maintaining thyroid health and healing from thyroid disorders. Microbes in fermented foods help restore proper gut function and strengthen the immune system – two […]
Most people consider kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, natto, miso, and other fermented foods synonymous with probiotics. The association is quite natural: Probiotics are live microbes that produce health benefits; fermented foods have live microbes and deliver health benefits; therefore, live microbes in fermented foods must be probiotics. This logic is tempting to accept. It sounds right. […]
Few women think twice about consuming kombucha in pregnancy. It is a delicious, refreshing, and healthy fermented beverage made from brewed tea and sugar. This fermented beverage is rising in popularity among North Americans. But it is what people in China, Russia, and Germany have enjoyed for centuries. If women haven’t already started to drink […]
Cooking buckwheat groats into a porridge makes for a hearty and health breakfast filled with slow-digesting carbs and bioactive compounds. Actually, buckwheat porridge made with kasha, toasted buckwheat groats, is a traditional Eastern European breakfast staple. Another notable preparation option for buckwheat porridge is sprouted buckwheat. This raw porridge is quickly made in a blender […]
Hands down, sprouts provide the best nutritional bang for your buck, which is quite important in these difficult economic times. All you need to learn is how to grow sprouts. Peak nutrition may be at the front of your mind, looking for ways to boost immunity and strengthen defence – at the lowest cost. Look no […]
When you cut into onions and start dicing, do you usually toss out the paper-thin onion peels? If you are like most people, you toss onion peels and possibly an outer layer or two. Onion peels are considered waste, while the inside bulb is considered useful. Don’t feel bad – other people are also contributing […]
Buckwheat has made a resurgence, credited to an increased demand for gluten-free, ancient grains and to its outstanding nutritional profile, including high-quality protein, resistant starch (prebiotic), and low glycemic index. Sprouting buckwheat takes these health benefits to a whole new level as it boosts the levels of bioactive compounds, proteins, and peptides that are responsible […]