Cancer's effect on all of us is profound, with one in two Australians being diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. There are incredible cancer treatments, studies and programs being done, but it doesn't change the fact that cancer is one of the leading causes of death. This isn't to say cancer patients can't do...
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Kefir is a fermented drink similar to a slightly runnier version of yogurt with a sour taste and slight fizz. However, it is miles apart from yoghurt in terms of the sheer volume and variety of probiotics that it contains. Kefir is great as a stand-alone drink or, alternatively, it can be used as an ingredient in a range of tasty recipes. It is most commonly made with cows’ milk; however, it can be made with a range of other dairy-free milk such as coconut, almond and rice milk.
Three Ways that Kefir Will Help You and Your Family No one begins thinking about the general benefits of kefir when they begin drinking it or incorporating other fermented foods in their diet. No, usually, they are prompted either by a health issue or because of word of mouth. With benefits to the digestion system...
After a 6 month lockdown in Melbourne Australia, Kriben Govender moved to Bali to improve his mental health. He now runs his company, Nourishme Organics, from Melbourne Australia, and Bali Indonesia. In this conversation with Steve Stavs from Made to Thrive, Kriben shares how kefir can improve immune function, the latest research on Kefir, why you...

The study shows that kefir consumption demonstrates significant benefits including fatigue reduction, a lower Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes Ratio (F/B ratio) and improves exercise performance.
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The human body is packed with trillions of bacteria, fungi and viruses, collectively known as the human microbiome. While there are many types of microbes in your body, bacteria are the most widely studied. It is known that there are more bacterial cells in the human body than there are human cells. Some of these bacteria can be associated with a disease, however, the majority is essential for your immune system, weight control and many other health aspects.
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If you are looking for a new water kefir recipe that has great benefits for the immune system, this is it! It uses elderflowers which help your nervous system and can also help with high blood pressure. This recipe came to us from Nicky in the Gut Health Guru’s Facebook Group! Ingredients: -1 liter...
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If you are looking for a delicious and healthy gluten free fruit cake, this is it! It is also gut friendly because the fruit is soaked in kefir which makes it even better for you. This recipe came to us from Kathryn in the Gut Health Guru’s Facebook Group. Ingredients: ✓1 kg dried mixed fruit ✓...
I had the pleasure of speaking with Professor Paul Cotter about fermented foods from a scientific perspective. He is one of the leading researchers in the field of Fermented foods. People can often be skeptical about fermented foods but today we will be diving into all of the science behind fermented foods! Read on to learn...