Probiotics, Fermented Foods, and Your Gut
Fermented foods and beverages are trending. But many of their biggest fans aren’t aware that they’ve been around for thousands of years. Before refrigeration, people cultured dairy products and fermented meat, fruits, and vegetables to prevent spoilage. As a food ferments, naturally occurring antimicrobial compounds block the growth of organisms that can cause foodborne illness. […]
Which Health Trends Are Worth the Hype?
When the new Big Thing in health is, you know, healthy, we celebrate. (All hail, avocado toast on whole-wheat bread!) All too often, however, these fads are more style than substance. Here, a few health trends we’re loving — and ones we were done with yesterday. Love It: Fermented Foods Kimchi, kefir, kombucha, yogurt, miso, […]
