Evidence suggests that fermented foods such as kimchi can boost gut health. A diverse microbiome is linked to overall good health. The gut-health researcher Emily Leeming uses tricks such as adding ...

The most discussed benefit of fermented foods is how probiotics support gut health by balancing your GI tract microbiome. If your gut microbiome isn't in sync, it may lead to gastrointestinal symptoms ...

When I was growing up in the 80s and 90s, the word “fermented” prompted scrunched noses, sickly frowns and gagging. Synonyms might as well have been “putrid” or “gross” — conjuring old, decaying food ...

It's no secret that what you eat significantly impacts your health. The Western diet, often characterized by high levels of ultra-processed foods, added sugars and unhealthy fats, has long been linked ...

Eating fermented foods can deliver more than just physical benefits — they might have a surprising effect on your mental ...

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Combining the sauerkraut with the pork is the key. The sourness balances out the fat, enhancing the taste of the dish. Many ...

Gut microbiota is essential to induction and activity of adaptive and innate immune responses. Dysbiosis causes an imbalance of pathogenic and commensal bacteria in the gut, producing microbial ...

Putney - In many countries, neighbors come together to harvest and process the fruits and vegetables of their labors. This tradition is alive and well in the hills of Vermont. There's a neighborhood ...

Fermented drinks like kombucha, kefir, and amazake contain live bacteria and other compounds that may help support gut health ...

Fermented foods such as kimchi and pickles are great for supporting the gut microbiome, the trillions of microbes that help shape our health. Made when live bacteria or yeast are added to ingredients ...