45. Fermentation, Live Bacteria and Gut Health with Sandor Ellix Katz

We're afraid of bacteria. We sterilise, bleach and pasteurise, but thankfully since the Human Gut Microbiome Project in 2007, we're more aware of the essential symbiotic relationship between microbes and humans. Raw fermented foods teeming with beneficial bacterial life are becoming more popular than ever as we seek better health for ourselves and our families. Sandor Ellix Katz is on the leading edge of food fermentation. He's an award winning, best selling author of classics like Wild Fermentation and The Art of Fermentation. He also travels the world teaching classes on how to ferment your own food from home. We dive into topics like why fermented foods should become a big part of your diet and how to read labels in the supermarket to ensure you're getting the healthiest products. Don't miss these fascinating highlights: 12:25 Afraid of bad bacteria? Fermentation makes your food SAFER to eat 14:25 What led Sandor to become become a self confessed 'fermentation fetishist' 20:25 These foods are fermented. Some might surprise you! 23:25 Want more health benefits from your food? Fermenting unlocks more nutrients for your body 31:15 How to make sure you’re buying fermented foods with LIVE bacteria 39:15 Time is money: why some vegetables and soy sauce brands aren’t fermented but mixed with vinegar 47:00 The health benefits of fermented food that you didn’t know about 1:00:00 What makes Korea one of the healthiest Westernised Countries in the world? 1:04:00 How much should you be eating? 1:06:00 How to read labels to make sure you’re buying genuine fermented food with live bacteria cultures Go to Sandor's website for resources and classes Buy the revised edition of his classic book, Wild Fermentation Follow Sandor on Instagram Get Paleo Valley Grass fed Beef Sticks with 15% off NOW! Enjoy healthy ethically sourced animal protein on the go for you and your family Follow Tamara on Instagram Go to Tamara's website