Food allergies involve the immune system; intolerances involve digestion. To manage allergies: avoid triggers (like dairy, wheat, nuts, shellfish), cut inflammatory foods (sugar, gluten, additives), eat immune-supporting, non-allergenic foods (greens, probiotics, seeds), try an elimination diet to identify culprits, and support digestion with enzymes and probiotics. Comfort Keto meals align with these principles.

Apple cider vinegar (ACV), especially raw and unfiltered with “the mother,” contains enzymes and probiotics like Acetobacter and Lactobacillus. While shelf-stable ACV may lose some live bacteria over time, it still offers digestive benefits through prebiotics like pectin. ACV supports gut health, produces short-chain fatty acids, slows carb digestion, and may help lower cholesterol.

Microbes not only impact the shape of many of our organs, they replace dying and damaged cells and help our bodies absorb and store nutrients and fat. Plants, animals and humans would die without these lifelong microbial hitchhikers. Some animals begin developing with microbes from inception. Humans first make contact with theirs in the birth canal. From that moment forward, microbes help bolster our immune systems, helping our bodies learn to live with viral diseases.

Many avoid fermented foods on low-carb diets due to carb concerns, but properly fermented foods are low in carbs and rich in probiotics. Fermentation reduces sugars and supports digestion, immunity, and gut health. Unlike pickling, fermentation enhances food with beneficial microbes. Low-carb options include yogurt, kefir, kimchi, cheese, and more—especially when fermented longer for reduced carbs and increased sourness.

Boost your immune system naturally with protein-rich foods, good fats, garlic, mushrooms, and antioxidants. Include zinc, selenium, copper, probiotics, and vitamin C. Limit carbs, alcohol, and avoid smoking. Exercise regularly and manage stress to keep your immune system strong and balanced.

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