Kefir is a tangy, probiotic-rich drink made by fermenting cow’s or goat’s milk or water with a culture starter called kefir grains — small clusters of bacteria and yeast that resemble tiny cauliflower ...

While the plant-based revolution might have reduced the amount of lactose in our diets, certain dairy-based foods are making a comeback in the name of good health, and kefir is one of them. I used to ...

Does this tangy drink really boost gut health?

For several years now, foods that are said to promote gut health have been wildly popular. You see probiotic-enhanced almonds, apricots, chocolate, fruit juice, snack bars, soft drinks, and more on ...

In a recent study published in the journal Foods, researchers in Sweden evaluated the bacterial diversity, richness, and composition of 47 commonly available fermented foods such as kimchi, kombucha, ...

Despite cost and inflation concerns, trend reports note rising demand among many consumers for foods with functionality, such as those that can help bolster the immune system. Many brands are ...

Jay McGee has seen the future: It’s in a spongy crystal that grows on the pads of the opuntia cactus. “It’s kind of like boba tea,” he says. “A squishy thing.” McGee is the founder of Owl Spoon, an ...