Fermented ginger bug is probiotic starter for fermented drinks. You can use this starter culture that you can make at home to create delicious fermented drinks that are rich in probiotic cultures. Not only is it low in sugar (as the sugar is used up during the fermentation) but it also is delicious and refreshingly zingy!

Fermented foods with their beneficial bacteria and yeasts support a healthy gut microbiome. Find out why fermented foods are important in your diet.

Runner Beans are a classic summer vegetable in England. If not picked direct from PYO (pick your own) farms, people that like to grow their own vegetables will be growing these beans. I like to pick my own runner beans when in season this way I can select the young tender ones that have not formed stings yet! I use the beans to cook one of my favourite Turkish Cypriot dish: Etli Taze Fasulye!

Berry kvass is a fermented probiotic drink you can make at home. Berries are plentiful during the summer months. If you visit a pick your own farm you may end up with too many ripe berries that will need to be used. This is a perfect recipe to create a tasty yet healthy drink to support you gut health.

Summer calls for salads. Panzanella a Tuscan bread and tomato salad is a great classic summer salad to enjoy while tomatoes are at their best.

Rhubarb kvass is a fermented probiotic drink. It is delicious and practical to make when rhubarb is in season. The Probiotic drink may be beneficial to gut and immune health with it's probiotic properties and organic acids.

Cauliflower is a nutritious cruciferous vegetable. It supports liver detoxification and can be cooked as a meal on its own.

Spicy Butter Bean Dip is easy to make and versatile. Gut for gut health as it is packed with in soluble and soluble fibre.

A delicious vegan dip but also gluten free. Based on a traditional Spanish recipe of Ajo Blanco. This is traditionally a cold soup made using stale bread and almonds with olive oil, water and salt. I modified the recipe using cannellini beans and made it as dip rather than soup.

This quick and easy tabbouleh recipe uses quinoa instead of bulgur wheat making it gluten free. I used broccoli as the one of the base ingredients to give an extra nutrient boost.

Hummus is a delicious and nutritious dip made with cooked chickpeas. It is the king of the meze table, originating in the Middle East of Asia. It is widely made and consumed in Cyprus. Mainly consumed as a dip at the meze table.

Beetroot Kvass is a delicious fermented probiotic drink. You can make this drink at home and support your gut health and digestive function. It is very practical with proven health benefits it is rich in antixodants that support your overall health.

A delicious recipe for healthy flapjacks with a twist. A sprinkle of cheeky warming spice of garam masala. High in fibre and healthy ingredients this is a great recipe to include in your recipe book for healthy snacks. The high fibre ingredients support your digestion and may help with constipation and other gut related issues. If you are struggling to improve your digestion with this healthy flapjack recipe may be a great addition to your recipe repertoire.

Fresh flavours of spring onions and fresh coriander really lift this soup up and complement nutrient-dense fresh spinach leaves. Spring time

Potato Masala is great dish to cook if you like spices and potatoes. Have you cooked this Indian dish from scratch before?

Dosa is a delicious pancake made by fermenting a batter that contains lentils and rice. It is widely eaten in India where it originates from

Sauerkraut is a traditional food based on lacto fermentation. It is fermented cabbage. It originates from Eastern Europe.

This is an antioxidant rich fermented spiced purple sauerkraut recipe. It is easy to make and great for gut health packed with probiotics.

Traditional Lemon Pancakes are a big hit with my children. These contain all the goodness, are gluten-free. Easily made into dairy-free.

On pancake day it is nice to make a change from the usual flat pancakes. I am sharing with you my savoury Crepe Parmantiere recipe.