Kombucha and how you can make your own!

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A few people were asking about the best sugar to use in Kombucha so I am reposting my blog. Basically, Organic evaporated cane crystals (OECC) is a good alternative to plain cane sugar as it contains no GMOs or pesticides. It is however slightly less digestible than refined cane sugar.

susanalexander10's avatarSusan Alexander

ImageKombucha comes from ‘Kombu’s cha’, with Kombu reportedly being a Korean Doctor who used his tea drink to help with a stomach complaint.  It reached Russia around the 20th century and became a popular household beverage.

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“Seven-a-day fruit and veg ‘saves lives'” – here’s a guide to help you get your 7 a day!

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You are probably aware of the new advice that we should now be eating 7 fruit and vegetable portions a day, rather than 5: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26818377

… and I reckon a lot of people (especially Mum’s) are wondering how this is possible, especially as a lot of people are probably not even clear as to what a portion actually consists of!

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