Kombucha Breakdown
I'm sure you all have heard the hype surrounding Kombucha. I've researched it a ton but I didn't really want to try it until I was at a conference with a woman who made her own. We discussed how she broke it down and how she nursed it for months, perfecting her recipe. Since my disease has done a number on my stomach and gut, I'll try anything to get it back to normal, even kombucha.
So, what is it? Kombucha was invented over 2000 years ago in ancient China. They used it as an anti-inflammatory and treatment for 'ailments' like arthritis and digestive issues.
How is it made? You probably don't want to know… Kombucha is a fermented tea (green or black mostly) with added sugar and yeast bacteria. Basically, it sits and ferments for days and a layer of bacteria forms on the top called a Scoby. The bacteria that infuse into the liquid from the Scoby are responsible for the overwhelmingly many benefits that Kombucha supposedly provides.
What does it do for you? Mostly, Kombucha is said to be great for gut health, where the ingestion of the healthy bacteria will hopefully colonize or help the preexisting bacteria in your gut.
A HEALTHY GUT IS LINKED TO A HEALTHY MENTAL STATE.
Two scientific studies found that Kombucha can be antimicrobial, anticancer, and antidiabetic. It also contains DSL which is thought to be an inhibitor of cancer cells. However, studies on humans have been very limited so it’s up to each individual person to figure out if Kombucha can help them or not.
This is a great one! It's sold in most grocery stores. This flavor is a tad robust but still good!
You can find numerous varieties and brands of Kombucha in most grocery stores and beyond now. I try to stay with the organic ones just to make sure there isn’t added stuff I don't want. I also suggest buying the smaller bottles to see if you like it first. It's an acquired taste for sure.
After almost a year of just buying kombucha in grocery stores (which is perfectly acceptable!), I checked out the 30A Olive Oil Company when I was in Panama City Beach visiting my brother. Side note: Buy ALL their olive oil. ALL.OF.IT. They sell homemade kombucha that you can buy in bulk and I was blown away by the flavors! I bought a growler and it was gone after a couple of days, which was sad because I live five hours away from Panama City. This kombucha is just another reason for me to move to the beach!
You do need to be careful with the amount that you drink. Don’t get all wild and drink gallons everyday or you might mess up the dynamic in your stomach!
I like this brand too. Except the Ginger Spice. I have an aversion to all things Ginger though!
Bottom line: Just try it. If you feel that it works for you, then keep drinking it. It has wonderful properties and benefits!
Let me know if you have a brand that you recommend!
Love, Molly
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I’m Molly, a fitness and nutrition coach for busy professionals who want to gain back their energy, feel stronger, and fit into their old clothes again.
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