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Why Are Fermented Foods Healthy? The Science in Three Steps

You might know that naturally fermented foods are one of our closest nutritional allies, but do you know the science behind your sauerkraut?

More and more studies are backing up what we’ve known for millennia about lacto-fermentation, adding a much-needed dose of holistic wisdom to the culture at large. It seems as though every time a study is conducted, more ancient knowledge quietly transforms into scientific fact. Not only is this research satisfying, but it also gives us a closer look at why fermented food plays such a critical role in our diets.

Nature’s Elixir: Lemons

When life gives you lemons, have them, for they burst with vitality…

They smell great, are a great addition to salads and drinks, are very healthy, but – and that’s a big but – they are hardly the world’s best tasting food. Known and primarily used for their sour juice and bitter-sour zest, lemons can really add a zing to your daily diet.

Lemon, nutritionally speaking