Can food preservatives affect gut bacteria?
Gut flora on (and not on) the intestines.

Can food preservatives affect gut bacteria?

Over a week ago, I bought some nan breads from Costco and they were delicious. We had half a packet that evening which meant there were still 6 left over. Today I ate the last one for lunch and it was 9 days old, yet it was still soft, white…

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How to make kombucha at home
You don't need a lot of equipment to make kombucha at home.

How to make kombucha at home

Kombucha is simply fermented tea which is brimming with probiotic bacteria. The taste is similar to apple cider, it's effervescent, fruity and can be sweet or tart, depending on how you like it. I love it and drink it most days. I religiously make kombucha at home because my health…

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My experience of using kombucha for allergies
Can drinking kombucha every day help with allergies?

My experience of using kombucha for allergies

Probiotics are big news right now. A lot of information is starting to appear about the benefits of feeding and supporting your microbiome: more studies are being conducted and people are starting to talk about their experiences of using them. I have been trying out a probiotic drink called kombucha…

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