Fermented Foods Poll

 

“Following are some statements about fermented foods. Please mark all the ones that you believe have been true for you since starting mold avoidance. If you would like to see items added, please write them in the comments.”

 

General:

10 – My reactivity to histamine makes me wary about fermented foods.

4 – I have not experimented with fermented foods enough to know what kinds of effects they might have on me.

2 – My issues with dairy or sugar make me wary about fermented foods.

2 – I became more able to tolerate fermented foods by starting with small amounts and increasing gradually.

0 – I became more able to tolerate fermented foods after improving my overall diet.

0 – I become more able to tolerate fermented foods when in a good environment.

0 – I became more able to tolerate fermented foods after my health improved.

 

Fermented Vegetables:

18 – I have had a negative reaction to sauerkraut or other fermented vegetables.

7 – I have had a positive reaction to sauerkraut or other fermented vegetables.

4 – I have not had any noticeable effects from sauerkraut or other fermented vegetables.

 

Kombucha or Water Kefir:

9 – I have had a positive reaction to kombucha or water kefir.

7 – I have had a negative reaction to kombucha or water kefir.

3 – I have not had any noticeable effects to kombucha or water kefir.

 

Fermented Dairy:

18 – I have not had any noticeable effects from yogurt or milk kefir.

12 – I have had a positive reaction to yogurt or milk kefir.

8 – I have had a negative reaction to yogurt or milk kefir.

 

Fermented Non-Dairy “Milk”:

2 – I have not had any noticeable health effects from yogurt or kefir made from non-dairy “milk.”

1 – I had a positive reaction to yogurt or kefir made from non-dairy “milk.”

0 – I had a negative reaction to yogurt or kefir made from non-dairy “milk.”