Johnny Drain, author of Adventures in Fermentation, shares the benefits of incorporating fermented foods into daily routines.
Fermentation occurs when microbes, such as bacteria, yeast, or mold, break down carbohydrates in food, resulting in new compounds. Examples include yogurt, where bacteria convert milk sugar into lactic acid, and bread, where yeast ferments dough sugar into carbon dioxide.
With the current gut health boom, many are turning to fermented foods like kimchi, kefir, and sauerkraut for their potential benefits.
The internet has many answers, but what are the best fermented foods to eat for gut health?
Author's summary: Fermented foods support gut health.