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GT's Kombucha - A Dietitian's Honest Review

GT's Kombucha - A Dietitian's Honest Review

GT's is the #1 selling kombucha in the world.  And GT Dave is a legend!  But how good is GTs kombucha really...in terms of probiotics, health benefits etc?  Let's find out.
Humm Kombucha - A Dietitian's Honest Review

Humm Kombucha - A Dietitian's Honest Review

Humm kombucha's claim to fame is that it’s low in sugar. But how good is it really? We look at everything from probiotic count to sugar levels - to see if it is actually worth trying.
Ultimate Guide To Sauerkraut (Incl. Recipe & Buyer's Guide)

Ultimate Guide To Sauerkraut (Incl. Recipe & Buyer's Guide)

Born in China, raised in Germany, and now found on hotdogs throughout the USA. Let's explore the probiotic lovechild of the world - from what probiotics are inside to how to make it.
Kombucha SCOBY: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide

Kombucha SCOBY: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide

“What does a healthy scoby actually look like?”.  Well, in this article, I’m going to answer this, plus your other most popular questions about kombucha SCOBYs.
What is Kombucha?  A Dietitian's Guide To Fermented Tea

What is Kombucha? A Dietitian's Guide To Fermented Tea

See kombucha under the microscope and discover what it is made from, what ingredients are actually inside it, as well as how it can potentially benefit and harm you.
Kefir Grains vs Kefir Starter Culture - Which Should You Use?

Kefir Grains vs Kefir Starter Culture - Which Should You Use?

Kefir grains vs kefir starter...which is best?  Let's look at which types of kefir they work with, what they taste like, how many probiotics they deliver, as well as how easy they are to use.
Milk Kefir vs Water Kefir - Which Is Best For You?

Milk Kefir vs Water Kefir - Which Is Best For You?

Milk kefir vs water kefir...which is best? Well, for us fermentation lovers here at Essential Stacks geeking out on all things probiotics, this is the Bacteria Battle of the decade.
Kefir Grains - The Ultimate Guide For Kefir Lovers

Kefir Grains - The Ultimate Guide For Kefir Lovers

Kefir grains are like the Mariah Carey of the fermented world...they can be magical, but also be a bit of work!  So let's find out how to buy or make them, how to store them & use them.
What is Kefir?  A Dietitian Answers Top 10 Questions

What is Kefir? A Dietitian Answers Top 10 Questions

Kefir is the talk of the probiotic world at the minute. But there is just so much confusion out there about this little yogurt looking drink.  In this article, we answer your top 10 questions. Let's go!
Milk Kefir vs Yogurt - Which Is Better For You?

Milk Kefir vs Yogurt - Which Is Better For You?

Yogurt is the undisputed #1 food of the fermented world...at least when it comes to consumption.  But is it actually better than milk kefir?  Let's see what the research says.
The Simplest Kombucha Recipe (Prep: 10 Minutes)

The Simplest Kombucha Recipe (Prep: 10 Minutes)

There are 1000s of recipes for making kombucha online.  But we worked out the quickest way to make it at home...with minimal fuss.  Just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of your time.