Mark Hyman, M.D., founder and director of The UltraWellness Center and the Head of Strategy and Innovation at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine recommends eating plenty of probiotic-rich foods like sauerkraut. He states that fermented foods can help your gut flora get and stay healthy, protect against inflammation, and aid in controlling blood sugar levels.

Casey Means, M.D., a metabolic health doctor recommends regular consumption of fermented foods in her book “Good Energy.”

Cate Shanahan, M.D., a physician and biochemist lists fermented foods as one of the four pillars for optimal health in her book “Deep Nutrition.”

Will Bulsiewicz, M.D., a gastroenterologist is a big believer in the benefits of fermented foods in his book “Fiber Fueled.”

David S. Ludwig, M.D. PhD, an endocrinologist and professor of nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health says that adding fermented foods can add depth to your diet.

Susan Albers, PsyD, a psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic states that “Eating fermented foods is a powerful tool for nurturing your mental health by changing your microbiome.”

Stanford School of Medicine researchers found that a diet rich in fermented foods enhances the diversity of gut microbes and decreases the molecular signs of inflammation.

While high-fiber diets have been associated with lower rates of mortality, consumption of fermented food can help with weight maintenance and may decrease the risk of diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

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