Are fermented foods like kombucha actually good for you?
5 months ago

Are fermented foods like kombucha actually good for you?

BBC  

Are fermented foods like kombucha actually good for you? "A bad immune system overreacts, which can cause autoimmune diseases, so it's good to eat fermented foods to train the immune system to be less responsive," she says. "We and other labs are taking a deep dive on specific fermented foods to learn more about how we can make them even better at enhancing health benefits," says Cotter. "The US participants probably started consuming fermented foods later in life, whereas Koreans eat a lot of kimchi, and the Korean participant was probably eating this since he was a child," Gomez says. "But this doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the benefits of fermented foods," he says of those who only start eating them later in life.

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10 best gut-health drinks, from kefir to kombucha
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10 best gut-health drinks, from kefir to kombucha

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How to add more fermented foods to your diet
1 year, 6 months ago

How to add more fermented foods to your diet

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Beyond any potential health benefits, there’s one big reason to eat fermented foods: flavor! From tangy yogurt to fizzy kombucha to briny kimchi, fermented foods are just plain fun to try. Many yogurt brands contain the probiotic microorganisms that add to this popular dairy product’s signature tangy taste. Many …

Kombucha to kimchi: Which fermented foods are best for your brain?
1 year, 8 months ago

Kombucha to kimchi: Which fermented foods are best for your brain?

Live Mint  

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Mark Diacono: It’s time to change your mind kimchi, kombucha and kefir
2 years, 9 months ago

Mark Diacono: It’s time to change your mind kimchi, kombucha and kefir

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy On face value, fermented food doesn’t sound all that appealing …

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