Yogurt is one of the best foods for introducing healthy bacteria to your gut. These bacteria can help you experience better digestion, immunity, and overall wellness. But what’s better – eating yogurt made from pasteurized milk or from raw milk?

First, let’s just take a look at the differences between raw and pasteurized milk. If you shop in a typical grocery store you;ll only be able to find pasteurized milk. This is due to food regulations that require commercial milk to be pasteurized.

Pasteurization is a process that;s used to kill of bacteria and improve the safety of the milk as it’s transported and stored. But the pasteurization process not only kills of dangerous bacteria, it also kills the healthy bacteria and denatures the healthy enzymes found in raw milk. Continue reading →

Kombucha has become a popular drink with those who want to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Thought it may seem like a new idea, kombucha has actually been around for thousands of years.

In ancient China this was known as a health elixir and it’s been used to improve many different conditions such as cancer and arthritis. But what exactly is in this interesting beverage?

Kombucha is actually made from fermented black tea. To make it yourself you need a kombucha starter, water, sugar, black tea, and a SCOBY. A SCOBY is a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast. The finished result is a bubbly beverage that has amazing health properties. You can also purchase kombucha from many health food stores.

For many years scientists in both Russia and Germany studied this beverage to try and understand the science behind its benefits. They became interested in its properties because of the good health found in regions where the drink was popular. Continue reading →