Editor’s Note:
Effervescent and salubrious, kombucha is a perfect summer thirst quencher. In “Delicious Probiotic Drinks,” Julia Mueller introduces the art of fermentation with easy-to-follow fun recipes you can brew at home. From kombucha to kefir and ginger beer—there’s a whole world of tasty fermented refreshers to be explored. The following is an excerpt about probiotics and kombucha from the book.
About Probiotics (and Yeast)
Probiotics are good bacteria that help promote and maintain the microflora in your digestive tract to achieve digestive balance and overall gut health. There are thousands of strains of helpful bacteria and yeast; the type of bacteria touted as being the most beneficial to our digestive systems is Lactobacillius, which is the live culture present in yogurt, kombucha, kefir, ginger beer, etc. While you can purchase a large array of probiotic supplements and drinks from the grocery store, they tend to be pricy and are not always as effective as those made at home….