The fuss with fermented foods

Fermenting food, like kefir, kimchee, kombucha and sauerkraut, is actually an ancient practice used by one-third of the world’s population, even if it seems like a relatively new phenomenon in North American, says Tristaca Curley, the B.C.-based...

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Fitting in fermented foods

Natural life with Dr Melissa Blake Much of our immune system resides in the digestive tract and a balanced level of beneficial bacteria has been linked to reduce allergies and fewer colds, along with overall reduced digestive distress (such as...

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Boost immune and digestive health

Before the age of refrigerators, fermentation was traditionally used as a method of food preservation. Going back to the basics by making our own ferments at home allows us to reconnect to the origin of our food, and profit from diverse colonies...

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