In an ocean full options, how do you know which seaweed superfood is best for you? If you’re cool enough to be reading a blog about fermented foods, then you’re probably cool enough to be in the-know about the trendiest foods right now – but who could’ve predicted seaweeds moment in the spotlight?
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We like to think that if you could measure fame in the fermented cabbage community, being asked to teach your sauerkraut process would be a pretty good indicator! We went to Fraser High School to show their students how to make their own kraut and we had a blast.
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Superfoods are almost always green - but what if there's more to life? Fermented beetroot is the new superfood on the block, and it has a fresh new style.
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We can guarantee that there’s a lot of food out there you haven’t tried. And, among that, there’ll be plenty of fermented foods that have yet to tantalise your tastebuds.
Sauerkraut may be a weird concept to some cultures, but it’s likely that they have their own fermented food that you might just find a little bit weird and wacky! Here are a few that we’ve discovered.
Read moreTHERE'S A LINK BETWEEN PROBIOTICS AND LONGEVITY... IN WORMS!
Throughout history, humans have always strived to live longer and better. And with science rapidly evolving, it seems to be working.
The Global AgeWatch Index of 2015 states that we live in an ageing world. In 2015, there were an estimated 901 million people over the age of 60. By 2050, this is expected to more than double, at 2092 million.
So, what’s the secret? While there are many components that may have an impact on our life expectancy, science suggests there may be one ingredient that plays an active role - fermented foods.
Read moreCOULD PROBIOTICS BE A POSSIBLE CURE FOR PEANUT ALLERGIES?
Over the past few years, there has been much research that indicates the prevalence of food allergies are on the rise. One type of food that is a common allergen is peanuts.
Peanuts aren’t nuts, despite common belief, but rather, legumes. A peanut allergy is often lumped together with a tree nut allergy (cashews, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds) because many people allergic to peanuts also react to tree nuts.
Read moreWHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREBIOTICS AND PROBIOTICS?
Many of our customers enjoy Living Goodness sauerkraut and kimchi products for more than just the taste. Yes, that sour tang adds a lovely bit of spice to your meal, but there’s also the nutritional benefits of fermented foods too.
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