Homemade jams, concentrates, preserves made with fresh produce, capture essence of Kerala’s seasonal fruits

Homemade jams, concentrates, preserves made with fresh produce, capture essence of Kerala’s seasonal fruits

Homemade with fresh produce, these jams, concentrates and preserves are not the run-of-the-mill sweet spreads that pass off as fruit treats in the market. These fruity treats capture the warmth and sweetness of the sun and the rain in glass jars. Made without preservatives, artificial colours or flavours, these homemade delicacies celebrate the fruit in … Read more

Is Kombucha Good for Schizophrenia?

Is Kombucha Good for Schizophrenia?

You may have heard claims that kombucha, a fermented tea drink, can be helpful for a wide variety of physical health conditions. But what about mental health disorders like schizophrenia? Here’s what you should know. What Is the Gut Microbiome? The trillions of bacteria in your intestines make up your gut microbiome. Many things can … Read more

Can Kombucha Help With Crohn’s Disease?

Can Kombucha Help With Crohn’s Disease?

We don’t really know what causes or cures Crohn’s disease, says Diane R. Javelli, a dietitian with the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. But we do know this: If you have Crohn’s, it’s harder to maintain the balance of “bad” and “good” bacteria in your gut. You have fewer of the type … Read more

Is Kombucha Good for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Is Kombucha Good for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

SOURCES: Annals of Epidemiology: “Kombucha: a systematic review of the empirical evidence of human health benefit.” Cleveland Clinic: “Probiotics.” Mayo Clinic: “Rheumatoid arthritis.” Sonya Angelone, registered dietitian nutritionist; spokeswoman, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Julie Kapp, PhD, associate professor, health management and informatics, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia. Aaron Emmel, PharmD, pharmacotherapy … Read more