Fermented foods have been a cornerstone of human diets for millennia, offering preservation and health benefits. Long before refrigeration, fermentation extended the shelf life of perishable foods by ...

A more diverse microbiome is associated with better digestion, stronger immune function and even improved metabolic health.

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

Fermented foods like sourdough, kimchi and kombucha have been touted for their purported physical health benefits, but scientists say they can benefit mental health, too. Fermentation is a process ...

The main benefit of eating fermented foods lies in the live bacteria present in the produce. Dr Emily Leeming, a microbiome scientist, dietician, and creator of the Second Brain newsletter, says when ...

A newly published meta-analysis, encompassing seven studies and nearly 300 subjects, has found certain types of bacteria found in fermented foods may help people suffering from persistent bad breath.

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

The ancient art of fermentation is America’s latest food trend, celebrated at five-star restaurants, prepared in home kitchens and touted for healing everything from obesity to cancer. Are the health ...

In general, fermented foods—including kimchi, sauerkraut, and kefir —are great for gut health because the good bacteria ...

While some old-school cooking techniques are best left in the past, it's always fun to realize that humans still rely on the same food techniques we've used since the beginnings of settled and ...