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Lacto Fermented Carrots
Carrots alone are very healthy and naturally sweet. Lacto fermented carrots are just as delicious but full of good bacteria called probiotics. All that is needed to make lacto fermented carrots is natural salt, filtered water, carrots and a container with lid. I like to ferment foods to increase brain, gut and immune health. This recipe can be used with almost all vegetables but the kids seem to like carrots the best. Lacto fermented foods include things like sauerkraut, kimchi and yogurt. Start by washing and possibly peeling carrots if super dirty. If you want to make a lot or a little, it is up to you on how many…
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Sauerkraut (lacto fermented)
Homemade sauerkraut has a tangy spice and salt flavor. It is cabbage that has been fermented in a salt brine made from the juices the cabbage naturally makes. Sauerkraut is packed full of nutrients and probiotics that help heal the gut and strengthen immunity. It may even help improve heart heath, reduce heartburn (GERD), and support brain function. Start with a clean head of cabbage. Any color works fine but regular green cabbage is the go-to. I will usually do half of a head of cabbage at a time, using the other half for a meal. Shred up the cabbage into bite size pieces. Place into a large bowl or…