Any food made by fermentation can be called Fermented Food. However, not all fermented foods are probiotic. Continue reading Are All Fermented Foods Probiotic?
Category: Health Benefits
Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
Besides supplements, lacto-fermented foods are the only source of live beneficial bacteria in the human diet. Eating these products supports the functions the good gut flora performs in our bodies. Continue reading Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
Apple Cider Vinegar – A Personal Story (2)
In my previous post, I wrote about how drinking Apple Cider Vinegar helped to fight off my afternoon slumps.
Here is a bit of an explanation. Continue reading Apple Cider Vinegar – A Personal Story (2)
Apple Cider Vinegar – A Personal Story (1).
When I was a child, I was constantly scolded for drinking the vinegar pickling brine, which seemed to be my favourite drink. Continue reading Apple Cider Vinegar – A Personal Story (1).
Fermented Food – The Best Hangover Cure
It has been quite a while since I was seriously hungover. So, probably I shouldn’t act like an expert here. Continue reading Fermented Food – The Best Hangover Cure
Milk Kefir – A Summer Essential.
You can definitely smell Autumn in the air… So, to bid farewell to Summer, we decided to have a typical Polish Summer midday meal yesterday. Continue reading Milk Kefir – A Summer Essential.
Who is afraid of Kombucha?
Being a huge Kombucha enthusiast, I decided to dedicate a separate post to its health benefits. Because I am striving to be a proper blogger, as you may not have noticed yet, I sat down to conduct the Internet research on the topic. And this made me so confused! Continue reading Who is afraid of Kombucha?
What is Kombucha?
Kombucha is fermented tea. It has been known in China for at least 5,000 years. However, some sources claim it originates from Korea or Mongolia. Anyway, it is believed that Kombucha travelled from Asia through Russia and started being brewed in Europe in XIX century. Continue reading What is Kombucha?
Who remembers sour milk?

This entire buzz around milk being a deadly poison is a bit disturbing for me. I love milk and have never experienced the slightest sign of the intolerance. The old fashioned, common sense part of me says that milk is a good thing, full of protein, vitamins etc. Continue reading Who remembers sour milk?
The Miracle of Sauerkraut.
Sauerkraut, or kapusta kiszona is one of the life essentials for me. It is a miraculous thing. Miraculous. Sometimes I wonder how people can live their lives without it? Continue reading The Miracle of Sauerkraut.