Cress Dietetics

15/01/2026

The fundraiser for my community-funded Lactobacillus Reuteri yogurt lab analysis is now live!

This project will fund professional microbiological testing through Eurofins, including:

- Bacterial identification
- L. reuteri CFU quantification
- Total probiotic CFU counts
The goal is €1,750, and the fundraiser will remain open until the goal is reached.
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Donors
- Early access to results
- Full downloadable PDF report (CFU data, methods, interpretation)
- Raw lab screenshots and documentation
- Ongoing behind-the-scenes updates as the project unfolds
- Priority access before public release
***Note: Donations that go past the goal will still get the above benefits and the extra money will roll over to Matt's next research project!

Non-Donors
- Will wait for the final YouTube video(s) in order to see the results.
- High-level conclusions and educational discussion will be outlined during the video
(Specific study details and other benefits are reserved for those who contribute.)

Thank you to everyone who voted, shared feedback, and helped shape this project.

GoFundMe Link: https://gofund.me/70d19e45e
Community-Funded Lab Analysis of L. Reuteri Yogurt

(Link provides more information on the lab analysis project)

03/01/2026

L. REUTERI LAB TESTING IS READY.

I need your input before launching the lab test fundraiser 👇

I’m preparing to have my homemade L. reuteri yogurt professionally tested by Eurofins.

Here are the testing options:

Option A
Confirmation of bacterial identity using NGS-PCR
This confirms whether L. reuteri is present and identifies the dominant bacteria in the yogurt.

Option B
Specific L. reuteri CFU count (colony-forming units per gram)
This tells us how many viable L. reuteri bacteria are actually present.

Option C
Total probiotic CFU count
This measures all probiotic bacteria combined, not just L. reuteri.

From a scientific standpoint, Options A + B already answer the main questions most people ask.
Option C adds extra context but increases the project cost by about $200.

I want this project to be community-driven, so please vote below 👇🏼

I’ll use the results of this poll to finalize the lab order and fundraiser goal.

Thanks for helping guide this project from the start.

20/12/2025

Orange soda under the microscope 🔬

19/12/2025

Homemade fermented orange soda recipe success!
YouTube tutorial coming soon.

05/12/2025

BIG NEWS!! My L. Reuteri lab-testing project is finally moving forward!

For the past year, many of you have been asking the same questions:
- How many CFUs are in my homemade L. reuteri yogurt?
- Does the milk fermentation method change the microbial count?

I’ve been working behind the scenes to make this a reality, and I’m excited to share that I’ve now begun the process with Eurofins, one of Europe’s leading microbiology laboratories, to run a full microbial analysis of my probiotic yogurt.

This means:
• Professional CFU enumeration
• Confirmation of strain identity
• A full breakdown of what’s living in the final product
AND FULL TRANSPARENCY during the whole process.

This will be the first community-funded scientific project for Cress Dietetics and will help all of us better understand how to combine modern probiotics with traditional home fermentation.

The full fundraiser will launch soon. I’ll share the testing plan, project budget, and how you can participate once I receive the final quote from the lab.

Thank you all for your support! This is a huge step toward bringing more real data, transparency, and evidence-based fermentation into the public space.

Stay tuned!

11/11/2025

Website update now live! Check out:
- Client Testimonials
- Matt's Healing Story
- New Consultation Bundles
- Health Conditions I Work With

I also added a new email subscription sign-up for those who want to stay up to date with my bigger projects

The Cress Dietetics page will also be used for regular updates. Like this page to make sure you don't miss anything!

Thank you!

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11/11/2025

Publishing my private Vitamin Stability Cheat Sheet!

When a client comes around that exhibits signs of a specific vitamin deficiency it tells me to how they cook their meals and their general food habits. I usually combine this cheat sheet with other sheets like a deficiency chart, a food source chart, and a microbe-vitamin chart.

Combined together, I can help explain what will work for the client and they leave feeling empowered because they understand the whys behind their deficiencies.

04/11/2025

New YouTube Video Posted: How to Make Naturally Fermented Sodas (and Fix It When It Doesn’t Carbonate)

Check it out! Have you ever made or tasted natural sodas before? They're very good!

Easy Fermented Soda Routine & Fixing flat sodas that didn't work! In this video, I show you my full routine for making naturally fermented soda with a ginger...

01/11/2025

Apple cinnamon soda 🍏 YT tutorial coming soon!