Comments on: Fermented Foods and the Gut/Brain Axis https://simplelifebykels.com/more-random-thoughts-fermented-foods-and-the-gutbrain-axis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-random-thoughts-fermented-foods-and-the-gutbrain-axis healthy from the inside out Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:37:53 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 By: Kelsey https://simplelifebykels.com/more-random-thoughts-fermented-foods-and-the-gutbrain-axis/#comment-1601 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 02:36:49 +0000 https://simplelifebykels.com/?p=1229#comment-1601 In reply to Stacy.

I wouldn’t add bone broth to smoothies — BUT, I wrote a post all about gelatin and homemade jello — it’s very kid approved! My kids all devour the stuff, and the gelatin is going to provide all of those good benefits like a broth would. It’s a really good option for kids who don’t love sipping a cup of broth. you can even add it to smoothies as well if you wanted.
As for a probiotic, I would try and stay away from greek yogurt or other commercial dairy if possible. If you have access to raw cultured dairy that would be great (and I’m jealous), but if not, try a supplement. There are lots and varying opinions on supplements. I haven’t tried one for my children, but have heard the brand “bio-kult” is a good one. My kids get their probiotics through sourdough bread, pickles, and water kefir. They drink a lot of kefir! If your son will take it, I would go for even a milk kefir from the store instead of greek yogurt — it has a lot more probiotics and is easily hidden in a smoothie. Opt for the plain variety and just throw it in with some fruit and whatever else you are blending!

Another tip is to not use anti-bacterial soaps and things on him. That just destroys ALL bacteria — even the good stuff we are trying to cultivate! I think you are doing great, your smoothies sound awesome and you are getting lots of good stuff in him with those — good job! One thing that is very destructive on the gut is gluten – have you tried removing it? I know it’s the hardest thing to take away from kids, but people have great results from that! One of the major reasons I am obsessed with natural yeast baking is that it provides great probiotics and breaks down that gluten so it’s not so harsh and can be easily digested. Just an option!

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By: Stacy https://simplelifebykels.com/more-random-thoughts-fermented-foods-and-the-gutbrain-axis/#comment-1595 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 16:21:54 +0000 https://simplelifebykels.com/?p=1229#comment-1595 Would love more info on this. my son has high functioning autism and I was told about healing gut years ago. One diet used bone broth. The problem is most on spectrum have very restrictive diets and intense food aversion or reactions. There is no way I can get any broth down him. He only does water and milk. He won’t eat a single fruit or veggie. We’ve tried over years. Trust me. He gags and screams. Smoothies are closest we get and I put in green veggies and carrots and fruits and avocado. Does it work to add bone broth to smoothies. Eww! Any suggestions would be great! What’s best probiotic option for him? Greek yogurt or a supplement?

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By: Cogniq Supplement https://simplelifebykels.com/more-random-thoughts-fermented-foods-and-the-gutbrain-axis/#comment-1227 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 20:25:46 +0000 https://simplelifebykels.com/?p=1229#comment-1227 Hi! Do you use Twitter? I’d like to follow you
if that would be ok. I’m definitely enjoying your blog and look forward to new posts.

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