Fermented foods have been scientifically proven to help boost our gut health, but it can be a minefield. Which are the best fermented foods to eat now?
You already know fermented foods are good for your gut—and the trillions of microorganisms that live in it—but it's not always easy to choose the best ones. Incorporating these into your diet can help tamper signs of an imbalanced gut environment, which often include bloating, constipation, acid reflux, skin issues, and brain fog. It's where health (and disease) starts, so paying attention to it—and eating according to its needs—is wise. How fermented foods can help your gut Yes, probiotics can be useful, but incorporating lots of fermented foods (which are foods that teeming with microorganisms) into your diet has been scientifically proven to boost gut microbial diversity, decrease inflammation and improve immune system function (resulting in a reduced likelihood of developing various diseases). A 2021 study by researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine found that a 10-week diet incorporating certain fermented foods – more on which later – can "remodel the microbiota across a cohort of healthy adults," Justin Sonnenburg, an associate professor of…