The real science behind fermented foods—and how to make them work for your gut.

For centuries, fermentation has served as a means not only to preserve foods and beverages but also to enhance their sensory qualities, nutritional value, and health benefits. Traditional ...

Here’s what fermented foods are, why they can be good for you and who should be cautious about overdoing it.

According to existing food processing classification systems, plant-based protein-rich (PBPR) foods are often considered ‘ultra-processed’—and therefore perceived as unhealthy—despite their ability to ...

A study conducted at the Food Sciences unit of the University of Turku in Finland showed that different processing methods significantly affect the biochemical composition of plant-based foods.