Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Fermented foods vary widely in the number of different types of probiotic bacteria they contain, as well as the total number of microorganisms. Kefir is ...

Microbes are part of the food we eat and can influence our own microbiome, but we know very little about the microbes in our foods. Now, researchers have developed a database of the 'food microbiome' ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. To support gut health, prioritize foods rich in fiber, ...

Flour choice shapes the bacteria in sourdough starters, even though the same yeast dominates across all types.

Your gut bacteria are constantly sensing, moving, and sharing nutrients to keep the microbiome thriving.

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