Donna Harville's List: Fermented Foods

"Ingredients and materials

* One cup urad dal or other dried bean
* Two cups short-grain brown or white rice
* One teaspoon fenugreek (optional)
* Two teaspoons non-iodized salt
* Filtered or otherwise dechlorinated water
* Muffin tray
* Large pot for steaming (optional)"

"The beneficial lactic bacteria that are present in kefir make it particularly easy to digest ...so the smooth potable is a perfect food for expectant mothers, colicky babies, invalids, and anyone else who might not be able to tolerate regular milk.

Furthermore, a daily "dose" of kefir is often prescribed to restore the intestinal flora of people who are recovering from a serious illness or being treated with antibiotics "

"Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Kefir"