Trillions of bacteria live in your intestines — but don’t be grossed out. Many of them are “good” bacteria that help keep us healthy. Think of it as having sweet pets living inside of us.
As with any pets, you’ve got to feed them. Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease Institute’s Gail Cresci, PhD, RD, who studies gut bacteria, says a modern Western diet that's heavy on processed foods can upset the balance of what’s called your gut microbiota.
The solution? That’s where fermented foods can help. Here, Dr. Cresci explains why bringing traditional fermented foods, such as sauerkraut or pickles, back into your diet is good for optimal health.
And don’t worry: This doesn’t mean you have to eat lacto-fermented pickles for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for gut health! The byproducts of fermentation (and thus the benefits) vary depending on the type of food that is being fermented, whether it’s cabbage or cheese.
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