Showing signs of hormonal imbalance? (thyroid, adrenals or oestrogen dominance)?
Have central weight gain and blood sugar problems?
Keep getting coughs and cold that won’t go away?
Autoimmune issues (hypothyroid, type 2 diabetes, crohn’s, ulcerative colitis or skin conditions)?
Breastfeeding, Pregnant or looking to do both?
Any menstrual irregularities?
Then a book on fermenting may be just what you are looking for…
Kefir and Kombucha have been widely research and the bacteria in fermented foods are fundamental for;
Improving digestive repair and health (especially when experiencing food intolerance and nutrient deficiencies.)
Boosting Immune system strength and regulation (especially in auto immune conditions like thyroid conditions, arthritis, eczema, crohns or type 2 diabetes)
Stimulating Hormonal balance (especially insulin in blood sugar imbalances and oestrogen dominant conditions like PCOS)
Correcting any bacterial, yeast or fungus imbalance and overgrowth (including Candida, Helicobachter Pylori or athletes foot
Increasing Energy production (really important that your cells have the mechanisms to use and create energy- especially in cancer prevention)
Allowing Nutrient bio-availability and absorption (bacteria helps the food’s nutrients become more available to your body and increases your body’s ability to actually absorb them for use.)
Enhancing breast milk and also helps balance the body during, pre and post-natal. Bacteria is essential for the baby’s digestive and immune system’s function.
Any condition can be improved with a little bacteria!
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Culture You Life has been written with you in mind; to help nourish your life on a daily basis. Whether you are already making and consuming Kefir and Kombucha and looking for inspiration or you are just getting started and looking for guidance. Together with instructions and information on the origins and benefits of Kefir and Kombucha there are over 45 Recipes that are clear, concise and use real ingredients.
Designed to give you confidence and motivation to get started and on your journey to better health.
The benefits seen in your Digestive and Immune system when consuming fermented and cultured foods and drinks are well documented and the rituals have been passed on for centuries. This book endeavours to bring them into your kitchen. Safe for all ages (6months +) and packed full of recipes for drinks, foods, cosmetics and household cleaning products. It couldn’t be easier to bring some culture into your life.
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This book includes;
Information to understand how bacteria in fermented products can help the body
How to choose your ingredients
Confidence to get started
How to make Kefir from any milk (oat, nut, coconut and dairy), water kefir
Use second ferments to flavour them.
How to use tea (black, green and white) as well as non-caffeine alternatives (Roobios and Tulsi) to brew Kombucha.
Use the recipes to flavour with a second ferment.
Over 45 Recipes include;
Food; Baked goods, Kefir cheese, dips and dairy free ice-cream
Drinks; Inspiring flavour combinations for second ferments, how to make smoothies and green drinks. Also tips on how turn Kefir and Kombucha into Cocktails.
Cosmetics; Face masks, hair rinses, hand sanitisers, sun burn remedies and post swimming sprays
Natural Household Cleaners such as fruit and vegetable wash, laundry liquid, toilet, sink and bath cleaner and many many more…..
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Here are some Reviews from people you may recognise;
‘Thisbook is fabulous and truly there is nothing out there like it” Lantau Mama
Culture your Life is great for the beginner and advanced real food cook. Anyone interested in learning more about the benefits of cultured foods, cultured beverages, Kefir smoothies, and cultured desserts must read this book. It contains very useful and important information about Probiotic health and how to include Probiotics in your everyday diet. It is a kitchen necessity for anyone cooking real and healthy food. Green Boot Living
Cultured foods are one of the secret ingredients to vibrant health, and kefir and kombucha are two very easy, delicious traditional foods to help you wade into enjoying them. This volume will show you just about EVERYTHING you need to know about making, using and enjoying kefir and kombucha, even if you don’t eat dairy products. From history to dozens of recipes, Culture Your Life really knocks it out of the park! Small Footprint Family
Culture Your Life brings almost forgotten tradition of fermentation back to everyday use in a quick and easy way. Recipes are easy to apply with minimal costs and efforts. Mikko Revonniemi (CEO of Four Sigma Foods)