Daniel Fisher-Jones

Let’s be honest, I don’t love the taste of traditional sauerkraut. I find it a bit bland and a bit sour (it’s literally in the name).

After developing Barrett’s Oesophagus from long-term acid reflux, I made small daily changes — including water kefir and kraut. I’m now off medication and symptom-free. Here’s what worked for me, and why fermented foods may help.

Fermented foods like sauerkraut and water kefir don’t just support your gut — they may also help reduce pesticide residues. Here’s what the science says, and how we use this process at Wild Pantry to make food that’s both alive and low-intervention.