Why Fermented Foods?

So, why low carb, and why fermented foods?

Lower carbohydrates will allow me to maintain a healthy blood sugar level. This is very important for me. I was on the verge of becoming diabetic while eating tons of raw fruits. In order to get my blood sugar levels under control I needed to reduce the high levels of sugars in my diet. Now I use primarily stevia and raw coconut palm sugar as my sweeteners. No more agave or maple syrup for me. I occasionally use raw honey for my sweetener in recipes.

Why fermented foods? In the past I’ve had poor digestion. I suffered, or should I say suffer, from a symptom called Defecation Syncope. If I become too constipated, I will pass out while having a bowel movement. It is scary when you find yourself passed out on the tile floor in the bathroom. So, for me, having regular bowel movements is extremely important.

Fermented foods feed the good bacteria in my intestinal tract which helps to reduce the possibility of having intestinal problems.

Fermented foods also supply my intestinal tract with beneficial vitamins such as B vitamins which are critical to nerve development.