Beyond Sourdough

My journey to better health through fermentation (Under construction, a work in progress)

Transforming Health Through Fermentation

My personal journey of using sourdough bread and fermented foods to fight Type 2 diabetes and improve overall wellbeing.

Discover Health Benefits

Health Benefits of Fermentation

Blood Sugar Management

Fermented foods like sourdough bread have a lower glycemic index, helping to manage blood sugar levels and support those with Type 2 diabetes.

Gut Microbiome

Lacto-fermented foods such as kombucha and fermented vegetables contribute beneficial bacteria that support digestive health and immune function.

Nutrient Absorption

Fermentation breaks down anti-nutrients like phytic acid, increasing the bioavailability of minerals and making food more nutritious and digestible.

Health-Focused Recipes

Main Sourdough Bread Recipe (DRAFT)

Sourdough Bread Recipe

Diabetes-Friendly Time: 36 hours

70% Bread floud, 25% wheat flour, 5% rye flour go-to everyday bread loaf inspired by Tartine

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Probiotic Kombucha

Homemade Kombucha

Gut Health Time: 7-14 days

A simple guide to brewing your own probiotic-rich kombucha at home with flavor variations and health benefits.

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Fermented Vegetables

Lacto-Fermented Vegetables

Beginner-Friendly Time: 3-7 days

Easy recipes for fermenting carrots, onions, and other vegetables to enhance nutrition and support gut health.

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My Fermentation Projects

Sourdough Starter

How I maintain my starter and use it for various baking projects beyond just bread, including pancakes, muffins, and more.

Kombucha Brewing

My setup for continuous brewing kombucha at home, flavor experiments, and the health benefits I've experienced.

Vegetable Fermentation

Simple techniques for fermenting onions, carrots, and other vegetables to create probiotic-rich side dishes.

My Diabetes Management Journey

How fermented foods became part of my strategy to fight Type 2 diabetes, improve my health metrics, and enhance my quality of life. Follow along as I share my personal experiences and the science behind it.

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My Fermentation Journey

Getting Started

How Fermentation Changed My Health

Personal Story Health Focus

My diagnosis with Type 2 diabetes and how discovering fermented foods put me on a path to better health.

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Progress Updates

My Health Improvements

Blood Sugar Gut Health

Tracking the positive changes in my health metrics since incorporating fermented foods into my diet.

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Future Plans

Expanding My Fermentation Projects

New Projects Health Goals

What's next in my fermentation journey and how I plan to continue improving my health through food.

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