Search Results for: fermented foods

February 5, 2020/Nutrition

5 Reasons to Add More Fermented Foods to Your Diet

… foods can upset the balance of your gut microbiota, which can lead to unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms.Fermented foods can help. Dr. Cresci explains a few reasons why bringing back traditional fermented foods, such as fermented …

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June 9, 2022/Digestive

How Your Gut Microbiome Impacts Your Health

… animal meat and simple sugars and watching how much processed foods and refined sugar you consume.Eat fermented foodsConsider adding fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi and kombucha to your diet.These fermented foods help introduce …

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March 9, 2023/Nutrition

What To Know About Vitamin K2 and Its Health Benefits

… There are some foods that are both naturally healthy and rich in vitamin K2.”Some of the foods highest in vitamin K2 include:Nattō (fermented soy)Gouda cheeseBlue cheeseEgg yolksPeople who take blood thinners should …

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March 14, 2022/Nutrition

What Are Prebiotics and What Do They Do?

… beneficial effects when they’re consumed in adequate amounts. Probiotics can be found in dietary supplements and fermented foods like kombucha, yogurt or tempeh. In order to be considered a probiotic, after ingestion, the microorganisms …

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March 26, 2024/Cold, Flu & Respiratory Illnesses

Is Fermented Garlic Honey Good for Colds?

… what fermented honey garlic is and what it can (and can’t) do for you.What is fermented garlic honey?Fermented garlic honey is a homemade concoction that combines two popular foods and allows them …

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August 20, 2019/Rheumatology & Immunology

Do You Need Vitamin K Supplements for Your Bone Health?

… Vitamin K2, which is predominantly produced by bacteria, is further divided into subgroups named MK4 to MK13. Foods rich in vitamin K2 include some dairy products, pork, poultry and fermented foods.Vitamin K2 may have …

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March 21, 2025/Digestive

Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What’s the Difference?

… your diet, try eating more fermented foods like:Yogurt that contains added Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strainsKombucha, a fermented teaTempeh, fermented soybeansSauerkraut, fermented cabbageAs for prebiotics, try adding the following to your diet:Fiber-rich foods …

March 20, 2023/Nutrition