sourdough digestion

Sourdough Bread and Gut Health: What the Research Actually Shows (From a Baker Who Read It)

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Sourdough Bread and Gut Health: What the Research Actually Shows (From a Baker Who Read It)

I was standing in my kitchen at 6 a.m., wearing yesterday’s flour-dusted sweatshirt, when my sister-in-law casually mentioned that my sourdough had “basically cured her IBS.” I froze mid-sip of coffee. Not because I was thrilled (though I was), but because I suddenly realized I had absolutely no idea if what she was saying was … Read more

Why Sourdough Is Easier to Digest Than Regular Bread (The Fermentation Science)

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Why Sourdough Is Easier to Digest Than Regular Bread (The Fermentation Science)

I still remember the afternoon I finally admitted the truth to myself — standing over the sink, bloated and uncomfortable after eating what I thought was a healthy homemade loaf. I had used good flour, filtered water, even a pinch…