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 ...

CONCORD — At a recent class on fermentation at Verrill Farm, we learned about bacteria, gases, acidity, salt brine, burping, bad fuzz, fizz, mold, and rot. Yes, the relevant vocabulary for the process ...

From an ancient fermented yoghurt to a spiced Korean cabbage dish, experts say a handful of simple diet swaps could strengthen your immune system - and even reduce your risk of cancer. While these ...

The benefits of fermented foods begin with improving your gut flora—and also include reducing inflammation and boosting immunity. Hannah Wastyk is a PhD student at Stanford in the bioengineering ...

Fermentation happens when microbes (bacteria, yeast or mold) break down the carbohydrates in food and turn them into something else. Think of yogurt (bacteria convert the sugar in milk into lactic ...

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 ...

Fermented foods support gut health by balancing your GI tract microbiome. Fermentation improves nutrient absorption and may make foods easier to digest. Some fermented foods can be high in sodium, ...

Chances are, you’ve been sleeping on fermented foods for most of your life. Here in the US, they’re “not a natural part of our diet like in a lot of other populations,” Amy Burkhart, MD, RD, a ...

“It’s blue cheese, but not as you’ve ever known it before,” says Paul Dyer, as we peer into a fridge full of very special cheeses that he helped create. When I try it, it blows my socks off – the best ...