Fermented foods are one of the best groups of foods for overall health. Packed with beneficial gut flora they have the ability to modify your gut bacteria diversity and lower inflammation. I recommend including fermented foods daily in your diet as well as prebiotic rich foods to help support the growth of friendly bacteria. Yogurt is an easy option but if you are vegan or dairy free why not try and make your own nut yogurt. This version is rich and creamy with the addition of cashew nuts and is super easy to make.
Difficulty –Â Easy
Time – 15 minutes
Serves – 4-6
An easy homemade fermented food using cashew nuts. Cashew nuts are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids plus a smaller proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids. They also provide plenty of copper, zinc and magnesium as well as vitamin K and calcium making them ideal for supporting healthy bones
You can use any nut in this recipe – macadamia nuts and almonds are particularly delicious. Ideally soak your nuts in advance – this helps improve digestibility and makes them easier to blend as well.
125g / 1 cup raw cashew nuts, soaked in pure water ideally for 12 hours
300ml coconut water or water
1/2 teaspoon probiotic powder (or open 1-2 capsules and empty)
