Fermentation

[bhaun]

Since I tend to want to rely on the natural healing properties of the body in any medical situation, I've been reading about fermentation and have found some interesting and practical ideas. I like fermented foods anyway, and also like do-it-yourself approaches, so I will probably try making a few of these products. I used to make my own yogurt BJ (before job) and should probably start to do that again, especially since I'll be eating the stuff in volume for awhile. Some of the other "exotic" (to me) fermented foods I'll probably buy first in small quantities, then try to make them at home if it seems feasible and I like the taste. I'm also on low salt, so some of them will be a problem, but I did find some recipes for low salt fermented foods, and there is a cookbook available that has 2-3 recipes for low salt sauerkraut. Worth a try, I think. Here's the links, and I'll make additions as I find them.

http://www.eufic.org/gb/food/pag/food30/food302.htm
Gut Microflora; The Inside Story - An interesting article about the role of gut flora on intestinal health

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Mi ... Nutrition/
Microbial Nutrition - Yahoo group with lots of interest areas
Looks like a pretty active group with lots of postings. I'll explore this in more depth later...

http://www.drgreene.com/21_688.html
Article from Dr. Green on Lacto and it's protective qualities, written in very simple, understandable style

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/193149 ... e&n=283155
A cookbook...reasonably priced if you want to make your own
Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods

Also a cookbook based on living foods...also reasonable priced. Lots of bang for your buck.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/157826 ... e&n=283155
The Complete Book of Raw Food: Healthy, Delicious Vegetarian Cuisine Made with Living Foods

As I already have an Excalibur food dehydrator, this last one sounds interesting...