Sauerkraut can sometimes get a bad wrap. Unless you’re a hardcore cabbage-head, then sauerkraut might not sound or look all that appetising. It can conjure up images of bland, soggy cabbage side dishes paired with unseasoned schnitzel, sausages, or any number of other plain, and frankly boring meals!
Read moreIMMUNITY FOR WINTER
If you’ve had a cold already this winter, then you’ve probably been told by well-meaning people to make sure you take your vitamin C supplements! While it’s true that vitamin C is key to a strong immune system and quick recovery, the best way to absorb it is to eat it.
Read moreFEELING A LITTLE SASSY
You’ve probably heard us harp on enough about the wonders of sauerkraut, which is packed with probiotics and goodies to stock a diamond store, but our Sassy is loaded with little bit more. You see, cabbage and salt fermented into a good kraut is a great start, but we thought we could take it to the next level.
Read moreA GOOD KRAUT
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Since the very beginning of our journey, Living Goodness has had one constant (besides our love for good kraut, of course!) and that is our fantastic relationship with our supplier Young Wah Chong. You might not expect there could be much to say about cabbage growers, but if you knew Ben, you would know that there isn’t much you couldn’t say about him.
Read moreWHY DO FERMENTED FOODS STINK?
Why do fermented foods stink? If you’re asking this you’re probably cooking a big pot of kimchi rice, and wondering why something so delicious has to smell so… well, not delicious! We’re here to clear the air (not literally, unfortunately) with some answers!
Read moreKIMCHI ORIGINALLY LOOKED NOTHING LIKE IT DOES NOW
The kimchi we all know and love is packed full of cabbage and chilli - but it used to look and taste very different! We delve into a brief history of kimchi, to find out what it originally tasted like, and how it’s changed over the centuries.
Read moreLIVING GOODNESS TURNS 3!
It’s our birthday - and we want to celebrate by bringing the gifts to YOU.
Read more5 TASTIEST WAYS TO ADD PROBIOTICS TO YOUR DIET (THAT AREN'T YOGHURT)
When you think of a probiotic diet, does your mind instantly spring to yoghurt, instead of say, spicy Korean food? We’re challenging that idea with out latest blog about 5 ways to add probiotics to your diet!
Read moreWHAT ON EARTH DOES BIOAVAILABILITY MEAN?
We sling around quite a few terms on our website; probiotic, prebiotic, alkalizing, and bioavailability – but what could it all mean?
Read moreTHE CHRISTCHURCH FOOD SHOW & GO GREEN EXPO
While the benefits of fermented foods are always top of mind for us here at Living Goodness, plenty of Kiwi’s are still relatively new to the idea – and we’re on a mission to change that.
Read moreTHE LOW-DOWN WITH MICHELLE YANDLE
We spoke with nutrition coach, two time author, public speaker, and self-described reformed yo-yo dieter, Michelle Yandle. With a bio like that, we knew Michelle would know her stuff.
Read moreWHAT’S UP, WAKAME?
In an ocean full options, how do you know which seaweed superfood is best for you? If you’re cool enough to be reading a blog about fermented foods, then you’re probably cool enough to be in the-know about the trendiest foods right now – but who could’ve predicted seaweeds moment in the spotlight?
Read moreEASTER AT FARRO FRESH
Always wanted to try our goods, but scared of commitment? Come visit us at Farro during our tasting hours and try it out! No strings attached, we promise.
Read moreSCHOOLS IN!
We like to think that if you could measure fame in the fermented cabbage community, being asked to teach your sauerkraut process would be a pretty good indicator! We went to Fraser High School to show their students how to make their own kraut and we had a blast.
Read moreWHAT MAKES A HEALTHY HEARTBEET?
Superfoods are almost always green - but what if there's more to life? Fermented beetroot is the new superfood on the block, and it has a fresh new style.
Read moreFESTIVE FERMENTED FOOD IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS
Christmas in New Zealand means firing up the BBQ and inviting your family and friends around for a feast. Whether down by the beach or within the comforts of your own home, food is the heart of the festive season.
However, it’s all too easy to succumb to sugary sweets, snacks and chocolates that accompany Christmas eating. At Living Goodness, we like to balance this out with a delicious dose of fermented foods during our festive feasting.
We’ve compiled a few quick and easy ways to add fermented foods to your Christmas meals this season.
Read more5 WAYS TO ADD FERMENTED FOODS INTO YOUR EVERYDAY DIET
Let’s be honest here, it’s hard to stick to a diet. With many food fads floating around nowadays, incorporating healthy additions like fermented foods to your everyday diet can seem like a chore at times.
Life gets busy or we just forget. Never fear, we’re here to help you out. Fermented foods are a great way to add probiotic goodness into your body, providing a wide range of benefits with each mouthful.
Here are five ways to add fermented foods into your everyday diet.
Read more3 WACKY FERMENTED FOODS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
We can guarantee that there’s a lot of food out there you haven’t tried. And, among that, there’ll be plenty of fermented foods that have yet to tantalise your tastebuds.
Sauerkraut may be a weird concept to some cultures, but it’s likely that they have their own fermented food that you might just find a little bit weird and wacky! Here are a few that we’ve discovered.
Read moreTHERE'S A LINK BETWEEN PROBIOTICS AND LONGEVITY... IN WORMS!
Throughout history, humans have always strived to live longer and better. And with science rapidly evolving, it seems to be working.
The Global AgeWatch Index of 2015 states that we live in an ageing world. In 2015, there were an estimated 901 million people over the age of 60. By 2050, this is expected to more than double, at 2092 million.
So, what’s the secret? While there are many components that may have an impact on our life expectancy, science suggests there may be one ingredient that plays an active role - fermented foods.
Read moreCOULD PROBIOTICS BE A POSSIBLE CURE FOR PEANUT ALLERGIES?
Over the past few years, there has been much research that indicates the prevalence of food allergies are on the rise. One type of food that is a common allergen is peanuts.
Peanuts aren’t nuts, despite common belief, but rather, legumes. A peanut allergy is often lumped together with a tree nut allergy (cashews, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds) because many people allergic to peanuts also react to tree nuts.
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