Each subtle cultural or personal twist to a fermented dish is felt by your body's microbial community. microgen/iStock via Getty Images Many people around the world make and eat fermented foods.

For cooks, keeping the flavor and freshness of a harvest—and storing it for later use—has given fermented foods a major role in many cuisines. The process of fermentation, an ancient food preservation ...

Fermentation sounds like a modern wellness trend, but it's actually one of humanity's oldest food preservation methods. Long ...

Wild, not mild — it’s not an official tagline for the range of ingredients and dishes that fall into the category of fermented foods, but it could be. Many fermented foods contain probiotics, which ...

Probiotic foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi can improve gut health and may help relieve symptoms of certain conditions.

Fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, miso and even yogurt are having a big moment, and it’s not just because they’re trendy. A 2024 medical study found that fermented foods boost your mood, ...

That bottle of probiotic pills sitting in your refrigerator cost you nearly $50, but what if the real digestive heroes were hiding in humble jars on the shelf below? Fermented foods have been quietly ...

Fermented foods are often among the top nutritional suggestions for gut health, since they contain probiotic bacteria that are believed to have beneficial effects on the microbes in our guts. But what ...

Fermented foods support digestion, improve gut health, and boost immunity naturally. This is why they matter, and five easy, ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Many people around the world make and eat fermented foods. Millions in Korea alone make kimchi. The cultural heritage of these picklers shape not only what they eat every time they ...