India, Jan. 3 -- The gut-brain link is a two-way connection in which the gut and the brain influence each other. It shows that the gut is responsible for much more than just digestion. This highlights the need for a more well-rounded approach to nutrition, one that supports vital two-way connections such as the gut-brain, gut-skin and gut-immune axes. For now, let's focus on the gut-brain connection and explore which foods can help strengthen it and support overall health.

Tehseen Siddiqui, Chief Dietitian, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, shared with HT Lifestyle that fermented foods help to support gut health. She explained their benefits and listed the key sources.

According to the dietician, fermented foods are packed with probiotics. They ...