tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878141599960049174.post6864884548972023120..comments2021-04-13T04:51:16.187-07:00Comments on Eat Drink Be Happy: Eat...to boost your immune systemAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12345664445688644624noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878141599960049174.post-29835290338631131192010-12-03T10:26:45.275-08:002010-12-03T10:26:45.275-08:00Great post Desiree!
For those of us who don't...Great post Desiree!<br /><br />For those of us who don't eat dairy, or those of us who can't, there are two other fine probiotic options to choose from:<br /><br />1) Kombucha - it's a fairly easy drink to brew yourself and very easy to control the sugar levels of. If home-brewing isn't an option, there are two store-bought brands available commercially in Vancouver - GTs Kombucha and The Fairy's Tonic. They're a bit pricey (home-made kombucha costs mere pennies), but they're raw products packed with health benefits (unlike Kombucha Wonder, which is both pasturized and artifically carbonated.)<br /><br />2) Kefir water - for anyone who wants to cut down on caffiene (though the levels of caffiene in kombucha a very low), a fermented beverage similar to kombucha - and with very similar probiotic benefits - can be made from water kefir grains (also know as tibicos). Although this kind of drink is not yet available commercially in most of Canada, the grains are easily purchasable online or, if you are lucky enough to find a neighbour or friend that brews it, you can usually get the grains for free or for a small donation (this is much the same way you can find kombucha cultures).<br /><br />I ferment both these drinks at home and drink them on a daily basis. They can be very low calorie and you can add whatever flavourings you like. I particularly like lemon-ginger kombucha and water kefir fermented with dried figs and lemon.Epicurveganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357819601261072576noreply@blogger.com