Kombucha is a delicious probiotic-rich drink that's thrifty, fun and easy to make. Rumored to have originated in China around 200BC, societies throughout the world have been brewing kombucha for centuries. It is made by placing a strange gummy mushroom-like life form, called a scoby, into a gallon of sweetened tea. SCOBY is actually an acronym for Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast, and the kombucha gets its unique … [Read more...] about Making Kombucha: A Visual Guide
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Has My Scoby Gone Bad? And Other Kombucha Questions Answered…
This post is a follow-up to last week's post - How to Make Kombucha - A Visual Guide. Reader question answered... Roxanna wants to know: What do I do with all the scoby babies? While you can find lots of answers out there from stir-fried scoby to dog treats and leather substitutes, I think the best options are: Give away your extra scobies Save your extra scobies for later (in a lidded … [Read more...] about Has My Scoby Gone Bad? And Other Kombucha Questions Answered…
Homemade Kombucha Scoby Jerky
Do you brew kombucha? Do you have homemade Kombucha SCOBY cultures coming out of your ears? Ever wonder what else you might do with these beautiful, powerful things? Me too! (If you have no idea what I'm talking about, learn how to make kombucha here. Otherwise, read on...) One day my friend Hannah (founder of Kombucha Kamp) and I were talking about all the great ways we use our SCOBYs, and thought what fun it would … [Read more...] about Homemade Kombucha Scoby Jerky
Readers’ Questions On Cultured Foods
Are you intrigued by cultured foods but don't know where to start? Not sure if cultured foods are right for you? Just can't seem to find a fermented food that you love?vFellow blogger and traditional foods expert, Jenny McGruther of Nourished Kitchen answers readers' burning questions about the mysteries and wonders of cultured foods... In the Beginning How do you get started? I've only made water kefir. - Gissel … [Read more...] about Readers’ Questions On Cultured Foods
Margarita? MargaBucha: A Refreshing Kombucha Cocktail
Do you enjoy dragging your feet and fending off a headache the day following cocktails with friends? Do you revel in a full-body-film of regret and self-loathing? Do you love hangovers? If your answer is yes, do not read any further! I don't know about you but, I don't have time for hangovers. And guess what? I have a choice and so do you. We can enjoy a delicious margarita on a warm afternoon with family and friends and not … [Read more...] about Margarita? MargaBucha: A Refreshing Kombucha Cocktail
4 Foods With Probiotics That You Can Make At Home
Probiotics are super popular these days, which may have you thinking, "Is this just another diet fad?" But no - probiotics and foods with probiotics are here to stay. The truth is that cultures around the world have consumed foods with probiotics for centuries. In addition to buying the many probiotic products on the market today, you can easily make your own tasty and nutritious probiotic foods to boost your family's diet … [Read more...] about 4 Foods With Probiotics That You Can Make At Home
12 Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Love Probiotic Foods
If we seem a bit obsessed about probiotics and healthy gut flora around here, it's probably true. In this post, Naomi shares her top tips for getting picky eaters to love probiotic foods. ~Emily New studies seem to pop up constantly demonstrating yet another way in which probiotics are vital to our health, from gut health to mental issues to the immune system. While supplements contain targeted types of bacteria, they can … [Read more...] about 12 Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Love Probiotic Foods
What Would Emily Do? (5/30 Edition)
Natural Treatment for Depression – Rubella Vaccine – Baby Acne and Cradle Cap – Healing Bone Fracture – Kombucha Mold – Natural Sunscreen Happy Friday! It is busy, busy, busy over here at Squid Headquarters. We are getting so close to launching Real Plans, the new and fabulous upgrade to Holistic Squid Meal Plans - you're going to love it! Feed Your Fertility is leaving our hands this week, on the way to a bookstore near … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (5/30 Edition)
6 Surprising Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
I've written lots before on the health benefits of fermented foods, and for good reason. Apart from weird crunchy mamas like me who serve my kids sauerkraut with breakfast, make my own cultured ketchup, and have kombucha brewing on my countertop, fermented foods are a part of traditional diets that have been all but forgotten in our modern convenience-driven way of life. I believe it's time for a resurgence. The practice … [Read more...] about 6 Surprising Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
What Would Emily Do (7/29)
High Cholesterol - Natural Cancer Treatment - Treating Parasites - Fine Motor Tics a Vitamin Deficiency? - Kombucha and Candida - Vaccinations During Pregnancy The picture above is the view from my favorite local hike. After three and a half miles of hot and hilly fire roads, the reward is this stunning view. Ahhh. Anyway, let's answer some of your questions... My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering – … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do (7/29)
The Health Benefits Of Probiotics
When it comes to making healthy choices about food and lifestyle, there are three excuses that come up again and again as to why not. 1 - I don't believe it's really that important. 2 - I don't have the time or energy. 3 - I can't afford it. Probiotics are one of those choices. The health benefits of probiotics are undeniable...so no more excuses! Allow me to explain why probiotics are so important. We have become a … [Read more...] about The Health Benefits Of Probiotics
What Would Emily Do? (4/23 Edition)
Making Homemade Yogurt – Flaxseed Oil During Pregnancy – Baby Acne or Eczema in Newborn – Prenatals for Nursing Mamas – Scoby Hotels – Persistent Cough – Soda Cravings – Hypothyroid Help – Sippy Cup Love – Alternative Treatment for Morning Sickness My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering "What would Emily do" about Real food and holistic health topics. I've created this Q&A to get your questions … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (4/23 Edition)