The gut-heart connection: How fermented foods can boost health — and what to watch out for Fermented foods (kimchi, kombucha, sauerkraut, yogurt) boost gut health by increasing microbial diversity and reducing inflammation, with studies linking them to lower diabetes and metabolic syndrome risks. Many commercial fermented products contain excessive salt (raising blood pressure) or sugar (contributing to heart disease), requiring careful label checks for low-sodium or no-added-sugar options. Store-bought sauerkraut and yogurt are often pasteurized, destroying live cultures; raw or “live culture” labeled versions are essential for probiotic benefits. Blending fruit releases free sugars, spiking blood glucose; adding nuts, seeds or protein…

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