Every single ingredient in these gut-friendly blueberry lemon bliss balls is linked to boosting longevity.

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Dont worry: The payoff is worth the extra patience.

(Keep in mind that she strongly emphasizes that making sure its completely sterile is an absolute must.)

Next, Woodd uses a high-quality unpasteurized ingredientlike water kefir, kombucha, or junto kickstart the fermentation process.

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These already-fermented products help the blueberries reach their own fermented, gut-friendly state even faster.

Once all the sweetness has gone, they are ready, she says in theblog post.

Begin the day before you plan to make this recipe to ferment your fruit.

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Place berries into a jar with an airtight lid with your chosen starter.

Top with filtered water if necessary; the berries should be fully submerged.

Note: In winter, you may need more than 24 hours; in summer, perhaps only six.

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Test the mixture to know if its done.

It should have noor very littletaste.

Pulse for 30 seconds or until everything is finely chopped.

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Finally, roll into balls around a dessert spoon in size.

It is easier to refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes prior to rolling.

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