Probiotics have become a common supplement in many people’s daily health plan. But what exactly are probiotics? What are their benefits and how do we know which one to choose? The term probiotic is derived from the Greek language meaning “for life” but for our purposes I will use the definition as per the World…
The process of fermentation is a metabolic one that converts sugar into acids, gases or alcohol. Fermented foods are foods that have been through a process of lacto-fermentation where natural bacteria feed on the sugar in the food creating lactic acid. Cultures around the world have been eating fermented foods for years, from Sauerkraut in…
It’s a rare occasion when I sit down at 7:30 am in the morning, flip on the television and watch a Netflix documentary. But after 4 straight days of early morning rises, this is what I did. I invited Brene Brown into my family room to join me in my day. Now if you have…