Incorporating fermented foods back into our diets can improve the function of almost every system in the body. Here’s a breakdown of their most essential benefits. Thinking you might want to try out this practice for yourself? Home fermenting is super cheap and relatively easy with a touch of patience. The easiest way to reap this long list of benefits is to simply make fermented foods and eat a little every day. If you’re busy and can’t make your own fermented foods, you can buy probiotics in dry capsule form— just choose wisely. The bottle should say “survivability-certified,” ensuring your pill survives harsh stomach conditions. You also want to find a probiotic supplement that is transparent about what bacterial strains are included. Other options include buying fermented veggies or kombucha—just make sure the packaging says “Live,” as dead bacteria are far less helpful. This guy ate ONLY fermented food for a year. Here’s what happened.
