Maintaining good bacteria is critical to a healthy gut—unfortunately our modern-day diet, replete with sugar, caffeine, processed foods, additives, toxins, stress, and common medications wildly disrupts that balance. Probiotics found in these cultured beverages that you can brew at home will help to add the good bacteria back into your system— and they’re delicious! It’s time to get back into balance with Superfoods for Life, Cultured and Fermented Beverages. Join author Meg Thompson as she explains to powerful benefits of this amazing superfood. This book also contains 75 enjoyable recipes for cultured drinks like Kombucha, Kefir, Fermented Nut and Grain Beverages, Herbal and Medicinal Ferments, Ciders and Ales, and Cultured Smoothies.

Create your own collection of non-alcoholic, probiotic wonder drinks in your own kitchen! Kombucha is perhaps one of the most popular fermented probiotic health tonics on the market, promoting high levels of B Vitamins, antioxidants, and detoxifying properties. Doctors of both conventional and natural medicine agree that probiotics have positive effects on digestion, metabolism, immune system, and mental health. Fermented probiotic drinks help repopulate our intestinal tracts with healthy, friendly bacteria, which is essential to wellness. Good digestion, boosted immunity, improved brain function, and better mental health are all benefits that come with consuming kombucha and drinks like it. The Joy of Home Brewing Kombucha will show you how to create these beverages for you and your family using minimal equipment and ingredients. Via the more than 50 easy-to-follow recipes, you will learn how to brew: Delicious kombucha recipes Dairy-based kefir and yogurts Fruit and vegetable juice Kvass. The timeless and invigorating health tonic Rejuvilac And simple and delicious lacto-fermented sodas such as root beer, ginger ale, and ginger beer. By the end of this book, you’ll be armed with the basic skills and knowledge necessary to brew these healthy beverages safely at home.

Superfoods for Life, Cultured and Fermented Beverages explains the powerful benefits of this superfood and contains 75 recipes for cultured drinks like Kombucha, Kefir, Fermented Nut and Grain Beverages, Herbal and Medicinal Ferments, Ciders and Ales, and Cultured Smoothies.

-- 20 steps to living longer and healthier -- right now! -- An international best-seller, now in paperback! -- Includes a guest contribution from Harvey Diamond, author of the best-seller Fit For Life. Based on the latest research in food and nutrition worldwide, The Power of Superfoods gives you a complete holistic action plan for eating your way to better health! Superfoods are energy sources which help our bodies run at maximum efficiency, reducing the stress and wear on our internal systems. Discover how taking charge of what you eat can lead to a greater sense of peace and well-being; better skin tone and hair luster; better sleep patterns; higher energy; improved digestion; and improved protection against cancer and age-related diseases. Read about the amazing benefits of water and "green drinks, " 12 food groups high in the anti-oxidants your body desperately needs, and which foods are best for your immune system. Learn holistic, "no-dieting" weight loss techniques that bring together exercise, breathing, stress management, and Superfoods to deliver optimal results -- for the rest of your life?The Power of Superfoods includes contributions from four of the world's leading authorities in health and nutrition, including Harvey Diamond, author of Fit For Life, which has sold more than 11 million copies.

Donna Schwenk’s world changed when she discovered cultured foods. After a difficult pregnancy and various health problems, she became determined to find answers to what ailed her. And in her quest, she came across the ancient art of home fermentation, a food preparation technique that supercharges everyday foods with beneficial bacteria to balance your digestive system, and vitamins and minerals to enhance your overall health. This simple, natural process has been used for thousands of years to create everything from drinks like kefir and kombucha to foods like kimchi and pickles. After incorporating fermented foods into her life, Donna began to experience a vitality that she had never known. And then she was hooked! She started a new life as a teacher and writer, blogging on her website culturedfoodlife.com, in an effort to bring the beautiful world of fermented foods to as many people as possible. She now works with thousands of people to open the door to a world of foods that can help improve an array of health problems including high blood pressure, diabetes, allergies, acne, hypertension, asthma, and irritable bowel syndrome. In Cultured Food for Life Donna brings this same information to you and shows you that preparing and eating cultured foods is easy, fun, and delicious! After speaking to the science behind the healing power of probiotic foods and telling the astonishing story of how she healed herself and her family, Schwenk walks you, step by step, through the basic preparation techniques for kefir, kombucha, cultured vegetables, and sprouted flour, plus more than 135 recipes that use these foods to create dishes to please any palate. With recipes like Herbed Omelet with Kefir Hollandaise Sauce,Sprouted Ginger Scones with Peaches and Kefir Cream,Kefir Veggie Sprouted Pizza, Apple Sauerkraut, and Brownie Cupcakes with Kefir Frosting, along with inspirational stories from Donna’s family and friends, you’ll learn everything you want to know about a diet that’s as tasty as it is healthy.

Dive into the bubbling world of "Culturing Life," your comprehensive guide to the transformative realm of fermentation. Embark on a journey that starts with unraveling the mysteries of fermentation science, exploring its long-standing historical significance and the incredible health benefits of probiotics and cultured foods. This eye-opening e-book invites you to delve into the microscopic cosmos, celebrating the unsung heroes - bacteria, and the flavor architects - yeast and fungi, as you balance the intricate microbial ecosystem within your culinary creations. Your adventure continues by laying down the foundational knowledge of the tools and environment essential for perfecting the ancient art of home fermentation. You'll become adept at selecting the right ingredients, and you'll learn the pivotal role salt and starter cultures play in your fermentative endeavors. Journey through the detailed chapters that take you from mastering vegetable fermentation, such as the classic sauerkraut, to the nuances of creating dairy-based cultured creams and cheeses. Savor the resurgence of traditional bread-making with a dedicated section on sourdough, covering everything from harnessing natural yeasts to crafting that perfect, crusty loaf. Thirsting for more? "Culturing Life" also pours into the effervescent world of fermented beverages. You will learn to brew your own kombucha, and concoct probiotic sodas, homemade vinegars, and much more. Not only will you uncover the secrets of making these gut-friendly delights, but you'll also take a culinary tour of the globe, exploring an array of international fermentation practices from the spiciness of Korean kimchi to the savory depth of Japanese miso. For the more daring and innovative, the book guides you through creating fusion ferments that blend culinary cultures and infuse ancient techniques with modern twists. It doesn't stop at creation; "Culturing Life" also equips you with the knowledge to design probiotic-rich meals, ensuring that your fermentation journey also becomes a pathway to remarkable health. Beyond recipes and techniques, you will gain insights into preserving the viability of your ferments, addressing common issues, and scaling up your processes. This e-book nurtures not only cultures but also community, offering advice on connecting with fellow enthusiasts and spreading the wonders of fermentation for sustainable living. "Culture" your way to expertise with the last chapters focusing on advanced experimentation, teaching, and the exciting prospects of future food trends. Conclude your fermentative exploration with an indispensable glossary, an array of useful resources, and an extensive index tailored to assist you every step of the way. Embark on your fermenting voyage today with "Culturing Life"—transforming your kitchen into a wonderland of taste and health. Elevate your meals, your well-being, and your world through the power of fermentation.

Did you know? It's estimated that fermentation practices have been around since as early as 6000 BC, when wine was first being made in Caucasus and Mesopotamia. Today, there are roughly 5000 varieties of fermented foods and beverages prepared and consumed worldwide, which accounts for between five and forty percent of daily meals. Fermented Foods a

This book provides detailed information on the various ethnic fermented foods and beverages of India. India is home to a diverse food culture comprising fermented and non-fermented ethnic foods and alcoholic beverages. More than 350 different types of familiar, less-familiar and rare ethnic fermented foods and alcoholic beverages are traditionally prepared by the country’s diverse ethnic groups, and include alcoholic, milk, vegetable, bamboo, legume, meat, fish, and cereal based beverages. Most of the Indian ethnic fermented foods are naturally fermented, whereas the majority of the alcoholic beverages have been prepared using dry starter culture and the ‘back-sloping’ method for the past 6,000 years. A broad range of culturable and unculturable microbiomes and mycobiomes are associated with the fermentation and production of ethnic foods and alcoholic drinks in India. The book begins with detailed chapters on various aspects including food habits, dietary culture, and the history, microbiology and health benefits of fermented Indian food and beverages. Subsequent chapters describe unique and region-specific ethnic fermented foods and beverages from all 28 states and 9 union territories. In turn the classification of various ethnic fermented foods and beverages, their traditional methods of preparation, culinary practices and mode of consumption, socio-economy, ethnic values, microbiology, food safety, nutritional value, and process optimization in some foods are discussed in details with original pictures. In closing, the book addresses the medicinal properties of the fermented food products and their health benefits, together with corresponding safety regulations.