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Cultured food starters: tiny powerhouses of health and flavor!

WEB There's a growing fascination with cultured foods these days. For good reason!Cultured foods offer a myriad of benefits, thanks in large part to cultured food starters. These minuscule yet mighty microorganisms are the engine behind successful homemade ferments, offering practical advantages and nutritional …

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WEBAs featured in Cultured Food for Life, the #1 Best Seller, by Donna Schwenk. At Cutting Edge Cultures, we're committed to providing superior starter cultures and prebiotics to boost your fermentation, and to help you to achieve delicious results every time!

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Microbiome wellness and homemade fermented foods

WEB   The gut microbiome plays a vital role in our overall wellness. We perform better when we're well.Various factors affect the bacterial composition of our gut microbiome. These include elements as diverse as our food choices (present and past), the timing and the method of our birth, our health, whether we take …

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What to expect of healthy beverages

WEBHealthy beverages are not a magic potion. Even the healthiest drink on the face of the planet won't be able to single-handedly undo the effects of a bad diet. A bad diet is, well, bad. There's a fine line between realistic and unrealistic expectations that needs to be understood by consumers.The artisanal beverage aisle in the grocery store …

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The ZOE Science & Nutrition editorial: Fermented foods and …

WEBFermented foods are great for nutritional health. In the episode "Ten Tips to Help You Live Healthier", ZOE Science & Nutrition cofounder Jonathan Wolf is accompanied by food activist and author of 'Wild Fermentation', Sandor Katz, and Prof. Tim Spector, cofounder of ZOE Science & Nutrition and a leading scientist, to discuss various nutrition topics, …

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Fermented Vegetables Research

WEBFermented foods play a vital role in nurturing your microbiome and your health! There is a growing body of scientific research to support what most cultures have known for thousands of years – fermented foods play a critical role in nurturing a healthy microbiome; and a healthy microbiome is an essential foundation for good overall health.

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Make easy probiotic Kefir Soda at home!

WEBThere's a growing demand for microbiome-bolstering foods these days. Everybody's talking about probiotics and gut health. This rising interest is not lost on the beverage industry; big companies are all too happy to jump on lucrative, trendy wagons.It should come as no surprise that aisle after aisle …

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About Fermented Vegetables

WEBFermented vegetables are a great source of probiotic nutrition for the whole family. Our unique starter culture provides a boost of the specific bacteria strains required for successful lactic acid fermentation. The results of an independent laboratory test show that when used correctly, our starter can kick-start the fermentation process by

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Fermented foods top the list of 10 superfoods for 2023!

WEBAccording to a recent survey, superfoods are here to stay.The 'What's Trending in Nutrition' survey by Pollock Communications and Today's Dietitian, observes that consumers continue to value foods that support their immune health.Among the top 10 superfoods for 2023 are avocados, blueberries, green tea, and ancient grains, with fermented …

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L Gasseri Superfood starter

WEBHeat the dairy to 195F/90C for 10 minutes, then let it cool to 100F before starting the recipe. Use dairy without additives. Goat milk will yield a thin result. Steps: In a glass jar, mix 2 tablespoons of prebiotic fiber (such as Prebio Plus) with the contents of 1 sachet of L. Gasseri Superfood Starter.

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Instructions for Making L. Reuteri Cultured Superfood

WEBStep 1 Heat the coconut milk to 180F in a medium saucepan. Remove from the heat, and let it cool a little. Step 2 Add the guar gum and the prebiotic fiber to the coconut milk, and blend for about a minute, until the texture is uniform and resembles heavy cream.

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Replacing factory-made foods with your own ferments: The added …

WEBFermented foods play an important role in nurturing a healthy microbiome. Making these foods at home is a fantastic method to contribute to one's overall health and wellness. And it comes with a bonus.

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Top Ten Cultured Foods to Make at Home

WEB5. Sauerkraut. Sauerkraut is a traditional Central European cultured vegetable condiment, made of sliced or grated raw cabbage. It's a living food, crunchy and flavorful, and when made at home, is vibrant with nutrients, and very different than the (sometimes cooked) version you may find in a store-bought tin.

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Affordability, accessibility, and immunity. How do we fare

WEBAccording to a recent survey, consumers will prioritize affordability over immune health when shopping for food this coming year. The survey by Pollock Communications and Today's Dietitian predicts that consumers will be looking for foods and beverages* that:  Are affordable and value-based (70.4%)Are easily …

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Our Chilled Balkan Soup made it to the "Recipe of the Week" …

WEBMany health food stores have great options too. Just read the ingredient lists to know what you’re getting, and avoid unrecognizable compounds and other unwarranted nasties.Before we dive in, a few quick tips on how to adjust the consistency and the flavor: For a rich and thick result, use full-fat dairyFor a thinner result, use more kefir

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LR Superfood starter

WEBIn a glass jar, mix 2 tablespoons of prebiotic fiber (such as Prebio Plus) with the contents of 1 sachet of LR Superfood Starter. Add approximately 1.5 cups of dairy (cold, or up to 100F). Whisk well to avoid clumping and for even distribution. Do not blend. Stir in the remainder of the dairy, leaving some headspace.

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Let's talk sugar!

WEBAre we paying enough attention to what's in our drinks?  Let's talk sugar. It's no secret that high sugar consumption wreaks all sorts of havocs on our health. Don't let your guard down when it comes to beverages. It might be helpful to be picky. The good news is, replacing sugar-sweetened beverages with healthy …

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Easy Kefir starter

WEBMakes: 1 quart kefir. Preparation time: 2 minutes preps, 16-24 hours culturing. You'll need: 1 packet of Easy Kefir starter culture. 4 cups (1 quart) dairy milk. Most milks bought at the fridge section in the grocery store are acceptable, including whole milk, fat-reduced, non-fat, A2, pasteurized, and homogenized. Avoid ultra- pasteurized.

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