Did you awaken your teen at lunch time? Did your teen make a bee-line for curb-side take-out? Did anyone else's teen consider it absurd that a parent might expect them to accomplish something, be productive in a small way? We are not quarantining in my household; from the looks of it we are hibernating. Supposedly, according to my teen source, all teens are either sleeping or on video games 24/7 and their parents are totally cool with it. The fact I suggest reading a book or exercising is outrageous. Nevermind social media alerts me to teens enrolled in on-line calculus or assisting in home renovations; it's fake news!
My effort to cajole my teen to engage, naturally resulted in the fight or flight syndrome (after he unloaded the dishwasher) so instead I offer you, dear reader, a recipe for homemade yogurt. I have had a yogurt obsession since October. When my daughter came home for Thanksgiving, she quickly connected with college friends to wail, "Mom thinks watching milk curdle is fascinating and exciting." And she's kind of right! When you read about the benefits of this amazing yogurt which has no added sugar but a delicious creamy texture and enormous pro and prebiotic value, you might just agree with me! (Recipe below in the slideshow)
Dr. William Davis, Milwaukee cardiologist and author of books such as Wheat Belly and Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox, has an enormous, cult-like following touting the health improvements from eliminating grains and sugar, managing carbohydrates, and choosing real, single-ingredient foods. In addition, he has some specific recommendations that take this way of eating a step further. Supplements such as Vitamin D (especially in our sunless Wisconsin climate), addressing magnesium and zinc deficiency, increasing omega 3 fatty acids, and managing ones bowel flora are also recommended by Dr. Davis. Many wellness practioners emphasize the importance of healthy gut flora, or advantageous bacteria that aid in digestion and assist with appropriate nutrient absorption. Grains, gluten, and sugars disrupt a healthy gut environment resulting in "leaky gut" syndrome, malabsorption of nutrients, and other unpleasant digestive issues. Being bloated and inflamed is not a normal condition although many of us live that way everyday. Once you elect to forgo these temperamental foods that contribute to gut issues, Dr. Davis' program focuses on building healthy gut bacteria. A healthy gut includes both pre and probiotic fibers which can be found in foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi, green bananas and raw potatoes. The problem is often the quantity of these foods needed to restore a healthy gut bacteria can seem overwhelming. This is where L-reuteri yogurt is advantageous.
As shared from the Luvele Yogurt Maker website:
Dr Davis followed up on initial research into the benefits of Lactobacillus bacteria found in fermented foods like kefir and yogurt. Of the nearly 200 known species of Lactobacillus, however, one species stood out: Lactobacillus reuteri. Studies have demonstrated that large dose L. reuteri probiotic supplementation provided a ton of amazing health benefits.
Davis began experimenting with fermenting this species and ‘Undoctored’ L. reuteri yogurt was born. He stresses however, that it’s not about eating yogurt; and that none of the specified benefits come from consuming conventional yogurt or the yogurt of other homemade yogurt recipes, including methods found on the Luvele website. Davis’s formula is specifically about increasing the counts of ATCC PTA 6475 and DSM 17938 strains of L. reuteri bacteria and homemade yogurt is just the vehicle he uses to accomplish this. And unlike conventional yogurt making methods, his approach maximizes bacterial counts by adding prebiotic fiber to the yogurt mixture before fermentation to provide ‘food for the microorganisms’.
LACTOBACILLUS REUTERI ATCC PTA 6475 & DSM 17938 Studies that experimented with L. reuteri yogurt consumption in animals & humans suggested dramatic health benefits for both. These include the ability to:
Dr Davis followed up on initial research into the benefits of Lactobacillus bacteria found in fermented foods like kefir and yogurt. Of the nearly 200 known species of Lactobacillus, however, one species stood out: Lactobacillus reuteri. Studies have demonstrated that large dose L. reuteri probiotic supplementation provided a ton of amazing health benefits.
Davis began experimenting with fermenting this species and ‘Undoctored’ L. reuteri yogurt was born. He stresses however, that it’s not about eating yogurt; and that none of the specified benefits come from consuming conventional yogurt or the yogurt of other homemade yogurt recipes, including methods found on the Luvele website. Davis’s formula is specifically about increasing the counts of ATCC PTA 6475 and DSM 17938 strains of L. reuteri bacteria and homemade yogurt is just the vehicle he uses to accomplish this. And unlike conventional yogurt making methods, his approach maximizes bacterial counts by adding prebiotic fiber to the yogurt mixture before fermentation to provide ‘food for the microorganisms’.
LACTOBACILLUS REUTERI ATCC PTA 6475 & DSM 17938 Studies that experimented with L. reuteri yogurt consumption in animals & humans suggested dramatic health benefits for both. These include the ability to:
- Assist with weight loss and shut-down appetite
- Improve skin youthfulness, increases collagen & reduces wrinkles
- Accelerate skin healing
- Promote thick and shiny hair
- Increase testosterone levels in men
- Increase the ‘feel good’ hormone oxytocin
- Lower stress
- Reduce acid reflux and infantile colic
- Suppress H.pylori & C.difficile and protects against intestinal infections
- Lower pain perception
- Increase vitamin D3 levels by up to 25.5
- Fight candida
- Prevent and treat small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
- Promote thyroid health and oral health
- Protect against certain infections
- Reduce insulin resistance
- Increase muscle mass and bone density
Ironically, as I was researching for this post, I noticed Dr. Davis had shared additional information on his Wheat Belly facebook page in relation to immunity, L-reuteri bacteria, and the Coronavirus. www.wheatbellyblog.com/2020/03/some-unconventional-thoughts-on-coronavirus-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR20ZuADEnpDyXzLFHYjvspEBVo5YvYigUYbhDy3T6vpbXS-8sqjyrEYOxU
Obviously, I am not a doctor and you have to do your own research to discover which foods positively impact your health. Within our nation-wide quarantine rests great opportunity to investigate and employ strategies to optimize health. Thanks for reading!
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