The Importance of Fermented Foods

Renee Lewis

Fermented foods might not sound all that appealing, but they’re incredibly important for our overall health. Way back –before we had the luxury of modern refrigeration — canning, preserving, and fermenting foods were the best ways we had to store food for maximum shelf life. However, with the invention of the refrigerator, we’ve all but lost our traditional practice of fermenting food. After all, if we can keep our food cold and fresh, what’s the use of fermenting it?

Why Eat Fermented Food?

Fermented food is extremely healthy for our gut. Yogurt is a commonly eaten fermented food which …read more