New to fermenting? These easy fermented foods are perfect for beginners. Learn how to make simple, traditional ferments at home using basic ingredients—no special equipment required.

Experts explain if making your own sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir and sourdough is worth it.

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.

Why bacteria might be the secret for ultimate health. Let’s get this out of the way: put simply, fermentation is the process of transforming food by bacteria, yeasts or other microorganisms. Wait!

Fermented foods have been a cornerstone of human diets for millennia, offering preservation and health benefits. Long before refrigeration, fermentation extended the shelf life of perishable foods by ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - What are fermented foods? Why are they good for you? I’m here to help. Fermented foods are foods that have undergone a process called fermentation, where natural bacteria ...

Fermented drinks such as kefir and kombucha introduce probiotic bacteria into the digestive system. The effects are short-lived but can include improved digestion, lowered inflammation, and a ...