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Posted 3/15/2014 6:55 PM (GMT -5)
I saw something on another thread about kefir water, which I had never heard of. I'm just wondering now if there are other non-dairy probiotic foods I don't know about, particularly ones that can be made at home? I've made homemade sauerkraut before, which was pretty easy, what else have people experimented with on here? Anyone have a good probiotic recipe they want to share? :)
Posted 3/15/2014 7:19 PM (GMT -5)
Any lacto fermented veggies will do like kimchi and sauerkraut.
Posted 3/15/2014 7:20 PM (GMT -5)
I just made a batch of fermented carrots and ginger, can't wait to eat them!
Posted 3/15/2014 7:48 PM (GMT -5)
If you don't want to wait for your veggies to ferment, I'd suggest Bubbies brand kraut and pickles. Quite delicious!

Also, the healthy food stores near me carry fermented drinks that are non-dairy, and not kombucha. I think they must be water kefir.
Posted 3/16/2014 7:35 AM (GMT -5)
I always have homemade Kombucha and sauerkraut available and when pickles are in season I buy a bunch and make fermented pickles.

I started consuming fermented cod liver oil that arrived yesterday as well. Doing some n=1 experimenting to see if it impacts my adult onset asthma that I was recently diagnosed as having.
Posted 3/16/2014 8:02 AM (GMT -5)
Do Bubbies pickles have probiotics? I didn't know! I have tried their sauerkraut though and it's delicious, only problem is cabbage does tend to be one of my "iffy" foods. I should try fermented ginger carrots. Care to share your recipe momto2boys? Do you use a starter? I never did with my fermented cabbage, but wondered if I should, to ensure I'm getting the right type of probiotic?

My local health food store doesn't have much. They have a delicious kimchi, but it's cabbage AND super spicy, maybe once I'm in remission I will try it again!
Posted 3/16/2014 8:36 AM (GMT -5)
Yes, Bubbies pickles are probiotic. I don't believe they have quite as much as home-fermented, but they are available now and not in 6 weeks :) I like the kraut and the dill relish.
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