Homemade Yogurt
The equilibrium of the gut microbiome plays a vital role in addressing various health concerns, including depression, anxiety, gastrointestinal disorders, and more. The introduction of beneficial bacteria into the microbiome is essential for regulating harmful bacteria. Numerous factors can disrupt this balance, such as the use of antibiotics, herbicides, inadequate nutrition, stress, environmental toxins, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and certain medications. To aid in restoring gut balance, Dr. William Davis has created an innovative protocol for cultivating probiotics through the preparation of homemade yogurt.
Dr. Davis studied the work of Dr. Irina Conboy, who identified the advantages of the microbe L. reuteri in studies involving rats. Dr. Conboy’s findings indicated that rats administered L. reuteri exhibited anticancer properties, healthier fur, faster healing, enhanced muscle tone, increased mating activity, and a strengthened immune response. The benefits observed in rats have a direct correlation to human health. Consequently, preparing homemade yogurt with L. reuteri serves as an effective method to reintroduce this beneficial bacteria into the gut, providing numerous health advantages.
To learn more, watch this video. Consider giving this a try. It’s delicious and quite easy to make.
Homemade Yogurt
Equipment
- 1 hand blender or stand up mixer
Ingredients
- 1 quart organic half and half
- 1 capsule MyReuteri See note below
- 1 tbsp inulin See note below
Instructions
For the starter:
- If you are making starter, follow this recipe. If you received yogurt from a friend, then go directly to the next step.1 tbsp inulin, 1 capsule MyReuteri
For the yogurt:
- Whisk or use a hand blender to blend together the yogurt ingredients (half and half and starter) in a medium mixing bowl. Mix until the ingredients are well blended and creamy. See note below regarding starter options.1 quart organic half and half
- Pour the mixed ingredients into the yogurt containers of your yogurt machine. Since my yogurt machine has two glass containers I split my yogurt ingredients between the two glass containers and put the lid on each container.
- Fill your yogurt machine with water until the water level reaches just below the lid of your yogurt container(s). Set your machine to 99℉ and cook for 36 hours.
- Once your yogurt is finished, you can store the containers directly in your refrigerator. Top your yogurt with fresh fruit, granola, honey or whatever toppings you desire. See note below for serving options and yogurt benefits. Enjoy!
Wow is that good! Easy to
Make too.