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Featured: Health benefits of fermented foods

Fermented foods are of increasing interest nutritionally because they are a source of bacteria which may confer health benefits. But are they healthy or is it just hype? A new review summarises the science.

Posted on Mon, 8 Jun 15

Kimchi changes gut bacteria and has anti-obesity effects

The traditional fermented food kimchi has been shown to reduce gut bacteria linked to obesity, while changing the expression of genes related to metabolic syndrome.

Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 15

Sauerkraut: super food, or health risk?

Fermented foods such as Sauerkraut are being increasingly cited as super foods in pop nutrition, but a new scientific review of Sauerkraut tells a very different story.

Posted on Fri, 14 Mar 14

Kimchi: probiotic, phytonutrient-rich super food

A new scientific publication explores the evidence for some remarkable health effects of Kimchi (Korean fermented vegetables) including anti-cancer, anti-obesity, and heart protective effects.