Edacious - Food Talk For Gluttons

Did you know one third of all the foods we eat are fermented? Even chocolate. The art of preserving foods using water and salt is thousands of years old. And luckily is having a resurgence. Dawn Story of Farmstead Ferments is here to teach us the health benefits of super foods like kraut, kimchi, and water kefir. Digesting food requires a ton of energy by the body. It's hard work. But eating fermented foods not only aids the digestive process, but can provide good bacteria and enzymes the body needs to function. It's why pickle and kraut juice are often called "Nature's Gatorade". Enjoying fermented treats is a way to allow your food to be your medicine. Kraut and water kefir are not only delicious, but easy to incorporate into your daily diet. My favorite Farmstead Ferments product, Garlicky Greens, is a fantastic, tangy, crunchy combination of preserved cabbage, kale, and collard greens. I add it to pizza, put it in a quesadilla with black beans, or just eat it straight from the jar. Yum. And a pickle juice