Health Benefits of Eating Fermented Foods
We're more microbe than we are person: Our bodies contain 10 times more bacteria than cells , meaning around 100 trillion microbes are crawling inside and on us. By far the largest collection—about 3 pounds' worth—hangs out in the stomach and intestines . Video 1. How Italian Gorgonzola Cheese Is Made | Regional Eats (YouTube link ) While historical evidence has linked harmful gut bacteria to everything from increasing diabetes risk to the formation of autoimmune diseases , [24] healthy gut bacteria are now being hailed as a possible solution in disease prevention. One way to make your gut healthy is by consuming fermented foods—From Korean kimchi , Japanese tsukemono , Indian chutneys to the ubiquitous sauerkraut , yogurt and cheese , global cultures have crafted unique flavors and traditions around fermentation. In this article, we will discuss the history of fermented foods and their potential health benefits. History...