India, Jan. 5 -- Dr Neetu Kumra Taneja, Food Microbiologist and Biotechnologist, Associate Professor (Microbiology) and Associate Head Centre for Food Research and Analysis (CFRA), NIFTEM, Kundli

Are traditional fermented foods enough for gut health today?

They can be often very helpful but they're not a one-size-fits-all solution. Traditional fermented foods (curd/yoghurt, kefir, lassi, fermented vegetables) supply live microbes, fermented metabolites and food matrix benefits (fiber, vitamins, peptides) that can modify the gut microbiome and improve bowel function and some health outcomes. Eating traditional fermented foods regularly is a low risky way to support gut health especially as part of a fiber-rich diet but may not replace ta...