Trust me, I was intimidated when I first started making sourdough, but now? Unless I know the bread is homemade at a restaurant, I won't touch it! I haven’t bought bread in ages, and the same goes for tortillas. I even joke with my boyfriend that making all this food is a full-time job! But let’s talk about why sourdough is such a fantastic alternative to store-bought bread. Even if you’re gluten-free (or like me, someone who tries to avoid gluten), sourdough is often more tolerable. Here are my top three reasons why I love sourdough: 1. Diversity of Bacterial Strains The fermentation process in sourdough introduces a variety of beneficial bacteria. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the probiotic supplements out there, sourdough is a natural, delicious way to get those good bacteria—without spending a fortune on supplements! 2. Decrease in FODMAPs and Gluten Immunogenic Peptides Who doesn’t love less bloat? If you’ve noticed that gluten doesn’t sit well with you in t...