Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Does anyone know if Kombucha is ok during Whole 30 challenge?

edited Apr 12 2012 at 16:38

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Cari
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Aughra · Answer 1 · 2012-05-10 19:29:21Z UTC

I would think a well fermented water kefir would be much better on whole 9. Kombucha often still has quite a bit of sugar in it. If you aren't fermenting your own I would highly recommend a few of the low-sugar/cal varities of Kevita.

Canis Minor · Answer 2 · 2012-06-22 01:33:11Z UTC

I recommend fermenting your own. It's super easy, and insanely cheaper than 3 dollars a bottle for the store-bought kind.

I keep my batches going year round, and wait until they're perfectly sour before drinking them. Every time I sip a GT now I gag on the sweetness -- I can tell they are only partly fermented and still contain a /lot/ of unused sugar.

I also use decaffeinated black teas, sometimes throw a bit of honeybush in there as well. GT's is caffeinated -- and caffeine is not in the least affected by fermentation, contrary to popular thought. (Remember that chocolate is a fermented food, plenty of caffeine left in that.)

Marcy · Answer 3 · 2012-04-12 14:59:11Z UTC

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I've had this question, too. It does have some sugar in it. Would be very interested in the reply. I've debated doing a Whole30 reset. Though, I think the only think I would eliminate is the occasional dark chocolate and much more occasional red wine. I would love to drink some kombucha if I am giving up the wine.

answered Apr 12 2012 at 14:59

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From what I understand, the sugar is just a "food" for the bacteria/yeast. Once it's brewed, the content is negligible. If it's something you're concerned about, you can brew the tea for longer, so more sugar is used up. The result is a more sour tea though. – Elle Apr 12 2012 at 15:23

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Ah, thanks, Elle. I haven't made my own but I wouldn't mind tea that is a little more sour than the original GT's I've been getting. – Marcy Apr 12 2012 at 16:26

Careful - some do have added cane juice and other sugars! – Johnny Apr 16 2012 at 0:25

also whole30 has a great forum now for questions like this! – Johnny Apr 16 2012 at 0:25

CMD814 · Answer 4 · 2012-04-12 17:01:43Z UTC

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Does anyone know if kombucha has caffeine in it?

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CMD814
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I think it depends on what kind of tea you use, but I could be completely wrong :-P – Elle Apr 12 2012 at 18:01

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Like the sugar, most of the caffeine is used up during fermentation. – Dan Apr 12 2012 at 20:23

There is no caffiene if you use decaf tea, sugar is eliminated during the fermenting process, and it is amazing stuff. Easy to make too, and very cheap. – Sue Holt Apr 12 2012 at 22:28

Johnny · Answer 5 · 2012-05-25 00:02:36Z UTC

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It is approved (if there are no funky ingredients otherwise that is)! And it's also a great question for http://forum.whole9life.com!

answered May 25 2012 at 0:02

Johnny
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Kombucha and Whole 30

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