Importance of Fermented Foods for Gut Health
Johnny Drain, author of Adventures in Fermentation, shares the benefits of integrating fermented foods into daily routines.
Fermentation occurs when microbes, such as bacteria, yeast, or mold, break down food carbohydrates and convert them into other substances. 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 people are turning to fermented foods like kimchi, kefir, and sauerkraut for their potential health benefits.
The internet has many answers, but it's essential to separate fact from fiction when it comes to fermented foods.
- Yogurt: bacteria convert milk sugar into lactic acid
- Bread: yeast ferments dough sugar into carbon dioxide
- Kimchi, kefir, and sauerkraut are popular fermented foods
Author's summary: Fermented foods support gut health.