What are Fermented Foods?
Fermented foods are foods that have gone through a fermentation process. This transformation provides a superior food, rich in friendly flora, lacobacilli and enzymes that have been proven to be beneficial to colon health. 
This live, unpasteurized food contains the "transformative power of microscopic bacteria" that balance the inner body ecology,
digestive functions,
and vital organ health.
Since early times, traditions spanning the globe have been fermenting or culturing foods for nutrition, preserving the amazing taste sensations of these health supporting food ferments.
"Humans have been fermenting longer than we've been writing words or cultivating soil." Katz
Fermented Foods In Your Diet?Cultured food, because of its high amounts of enzymes, is the perfect compliment to any diet regime to increase digestive fire, colon balance and nutrient absorption levels.Whether you are eating a raw food diet or a fast food diet, these fermented foods we are about to mention could dramatically change the course of your intestinal strength forever! "Neither vitamins, minerals, or hormones can do any work - without enzymes." Dr. Edward Howell Benefits of enzyme rich foods:
Fermented Foods List - Top 7Learn more about these favorite ferments and how to make your own cultured foods at home with quick, easy, healthy recipes for:
1) Kombucha:Kombucha- a tangy/sweet "mushroom tea", referred to as the "immortal health elixir" dating back to the Chinese Qin Dynasty. See kombucha recipe. 2) Sauerkraut:Sauerkraut - raw cultured vegetables were known to provide essential vitamins on long sea voyages back in the 1700's. Raw sauerkraut is great for re-establishing balance of friendly flora. See
sauerkraut recipes.
3) Tempeh:Tempeh- common in Indonesia, tempeh is a rich whole bean cake; higher in protein because of its method of fermentation. See homemade tempeh recipe. (Also check out our tempeh recipes for ideas on how to prepare it.)
4) Kefir:Kefir- originating in the Caucasus of Russia, kefir - is a fermented milk drink high in probiotic cultures. Also beneficial for candida overgrowth. See coconut kefir recipe. 
5) Miso:Miso- a traditional Japanese food, miso is a rich salty paste made from grains, beans and koji spores. Try making your own at home...see our homemade miso recipe. (Discover the end result of an almost two year fermentation of homemade miso paste made with garbanzo beans!)
6) Seed Cheese:Seed cheese- a delicious tangy "cheese" usually made from sunflower or pumpkin seed. See seed cheese recipes. 
7) Rejuvelac:- a slightly sour, lemony, fermented drink. Loaded with friendly flora and enzymes. See our rejuvelac recipe.Enjoy as zesty condiments, tangy beverages, rich flavorings, and the most savory of foods all by themselves! See fermented food recipes for more ideas or check out our healthy recipes for links to easy, simple, step by step instructions to making your own longevity foods.
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