Many people when starting out with lacto-fermenting think that "whey" is needed in the process, but this is not the case. How Lacto-fermentation Happens The process of lacto-fermentation happens when the starches and sugars found within vegetables and fruits are converted to lactic acid by friendly bacteria. Lactic … [Read more...]
Homemade Yogurt “The Easy Way”
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Yogurt is a super-nutritious food, full of beneficial bacteria (Probiotics). Especially "homemade" yogurt, as most store-bought yogurts contain some sort of additives and/or thickeners-stabilizers. We use yogurt a lot around here for making smoothies, eating plain (or with fruit) for a snack or great breakfast, and in … [Read more...]
Whey: What It Is and How to Get It
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Whey, also called milk plasma, is the watery part of milk remaining after the separation of the casein. The liquid is a by product of cheese making and contains lactose, vitamins, protein and minerals along with some traces of fat. Some Good Uses for Whey Whey is a good addition to shakes and smoothies to give a protein … [Read more...]
Lacto-fermented Vegetables & Fruits…Give Them a Try
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Lacto-fermentation, or culturing, is the natural way to preserve food. It has been used by many different cultures/races for thousands of years. But there other benefits to lacto-fermentation than just preserving. The process of lacto-fermentation produces more enzymes in the food as well as good bacteria and lactic acid. … [Read more...]
