Three simple probiotic-rich foods to boost your microbiome, improve digestion, and strengthen immunity
The first sip was tart, almost fizzy, with a tang that reminded me of yogurt crossed with champagne.
I was not sure I liked it.
But something about that glass of kefir, alive with millions of tiny organisms, made me want to try again.
I have spent years reading about gut health, sometimes with excitement and sometimes with skepticism.
Most trends felt like fads. I have watched wellness influencers hawk powders, pills, and cleanses that promised miracles but rarely delivered.
But one small change I made last year quietly improved my digestion, boosted my energy, and even steadied my mood.
It was not expensive. It did not require a kitchen overhaul. And it did not demand that I give up the foods I love.
I started eating fermented foods every day.
Why I Started Eating Fermented Foods for Better Gut Health
It began with a question I asked myself: If my gut really is the “second brain,” why was I not feeding it better?