Fermented and cultured foods are rich in probiotics, enzymes, vitamins and minerals.   Plus they’re exceptionally easy to prepare. Learn more about the benefits of fermented food and lactic acid fermentation or check out this post about dairy-free probiotics.   I use a vegetable fermenter for my probiotic foods as fermentation is much more reliable and less likely to become contaminated, you can buy these kitchen gadgets online (see sources).   For more great probiotic recipes, check out my e-book: Get Cultured!

Ferments & Cultured Foods

	Probiotic Apple & Beetroot Relish Seasoned with cloves and star anise, probiotic apple and beetroot relish is a naturally fermented vegetable sidedish that combines fresh apples and beetroot.
	Milk Kefir A complete ecosystem in and of itself, milk kefir is a nutrient-dense food – rich in beneficial bacteria and B vitamins including folate.
	Sour Pickles Naturally fermented and richly flavored with pickling spices, garlic and dill, this sour pickles are a delicious summertime treat.
	Moroccan Preserved Lemons Savory, salty and just a bit tangy, these preserved lemons are a Moroccan specialty and are super-rich in vitamin C and probiotics.   You can even eat the rind!
	Real Sauerkraut Cabbage and unrefined sea salt is all you need to prepare this traditional, naturally fermented real sauerkraut.   Sauerkraut is rich in probiotics and a great source of isothiocyanate which is thought to prevent cancer.
	Homemade Yogurt Learn the differences between mesophilic and thermophilic homemade yogurts in this easy-to-prepare homemade yogurt recipe.
	Pickled Jalapeños Explosively hot, and fantastic in Latin American dishes, these pickled jalapeños are naturally fermented through lactic acid fermentation.
	Labneh Yogurt cheese or labneh, is an easy to prepare probiotic food featuring strained yogurt.   Store it in seasoned olive oil.
	Water Kefir Water kefir is a wonderful dairy-free probiotic, rich in beneficial bacteria and great for improving gut flora and digestive health.