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Topic: Sauerkraut and probiotics

mattnapa
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 26414

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Since we have the yogurt probiotics thread going, I thought this deserved mention

From what I gather it seems superior to yogurt in terms of probiotic activity

If peopl here have tips on what to look for in sauerkraut I would appreciate it

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sixgoofykids
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Member # 11141

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Sauerkraut is typically pasteurized which not only makes it taste disgusting, but also kills any probiotic benefits, so, look for unpasteurized sauerkraut in the refrigerator case (usually at a health food store or Whole Foods).

It's EASY to make your own!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i77hU3zR-fQ

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candlesdanielle
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Member # 29967

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Raw Kombucha(i got mine at the store) and Young Coconut Kefir (homemade) are also great for probiotics!!!

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FYRECRACKER
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 28568

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i drink/eat kombucha (you can also make this at home for super cheap, but i love GT's brand too much), coconut kefir, coconut yogurt (not supposed to have dairy), and kimchee (chinese fermented cabbage).

I have a jar of sauerkraut sitting in my fridge...haven't tried it yet... this thread just inspired me to go eat some [Smile]

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sixgoofykids
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Member # 11141

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I made my SCOBY from GT's and make it at home. We drink too much kombucha to buy it, LOL. i just harvested 2 gallons the other day and it's almost gone!! We drink it in spurts .... so we don't consistently drink that much.

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FYRECRACKER
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Member # 28568

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Six I've made many a scoby from GT's too! (sometimes by accident? ha)

What recipe do you use? For some reason I just couldn't get mine to taste like GT's! I LOOOVVEEE love love Trilogy.

Put grape juice in it one time (real grape juice not store bought) and it ended up tasting like a beer and wine hybrid!

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sixgoofykids
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Member # 11141

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Mine doesn't taste just like GT's, but it's good. I use a combination of green tea and black tea (three to one ratio). I use about a cup or cup and a half of sugar per gallon.

It does vary batch to batch. When it's colder out, it takes longer to process.

It helps that I just like the original flavor.

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