fermented foods
Coverage of fermented foods in the Nexus archive.
- Other diet fads championed by MAHA are questionable. But some science and thousands of years of human history are behind fermented foods
Fermented foods are gaining attention for their potential gut health benefits, supported by historical use and some scientific research. The federal government's dietary guidelines encourage their consumption, while critics question other diet fads promoted by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. Experts caution that not all fermented foods are equally beneficial and warn against mass-produced products.
- People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now
More people are focusing on gut health, driven by trends like fibermaxxing and rising colorectal cancer rates among young adults. Fermented foods, encouraged by federal dietary guidelines and promoted by the Make America Healthy Again movement, are highlighted for their potential benefits, though experts caution against mass-produced products and marketing claims.
- People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now
Fermented foods have been used historically, and they are currently trending. Experts caution that not all fermented foods are the same.
- People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why more people are focused on gut health now
Increased focus on gut health, driven by rising colorectal cancer rates and popularity of personalized microbiome treatments, has brought fermentation—a millennia-old food preservation method—into the spotlight. The U.S. dietary guidelines now encourage fermented foods, while the Make America Healthy Again movement promotes them, though experts caution that not all fermented products are equally beneficial.
- Ezekiel Emanuel: My father lived into his 90s. He understood something many successful men miss
Ezekiel Emanuel reflects on his father's approach to healthy aging, emphasizing social engagement, physical activity, and intellectual curiosity over strict diets or supplements. The article critiques the modern wellness industry's focus on measurement and optimization, advocating instead for sustainable, enjoyable habits like walking and reducing processed foods.
- RFK Jr. is making it a hot sauerkraut summer at the White House
RFK Jr. and several members of Trump's cabinet are adopting a diet plan emphasizing fermented foods like sauerkraut, endorsed by Dr. Sean O'Mara. The regimen, which includes meat and fermented foods, aims to improve gut health and weight loss, with RFK reporting a 20-pound weight loss and reduced visceral fat.