Digestive Health Blog

We hear a lot about “good” or “bad” bacteria particularly when discussing our gut health. But what exactly does good, or bad mean? We have trillions of microorganisms living in and on our bodies, and a very large proportion of these organisms reside in our gut! The large community of microorganisms make up our gut microbiota. Unlike the cells that make up our bodies, bacteria are only composed of a single cell. Our cells, also called eukaryotes, contain many more components

Fermented foods are helpful for your digestion because they are full of good bacteria to help support our gut health. Sometimes, when I mention fermented foods to clients, they are initially hesitant about trying them. This is understandable, as many people are not used to eating fermented foods! I find that understanding the process that goes into making fermented foods can make eating them a little less intimidating. Fermentation Basics The good bacteria in fermented foods