by Dr. Kenneth Storch | Blog, Gut Health, Nutrition
You may have heard about kefir and even seen it in the supermarket, but what is this food and how can hit benefit you? You may be surprised to find how beneficial this fermented food is. Kefir is similar to yogurt in that it’s a fermented dairy product. However,...
by Dr. Kenneth Storch | Blog, Gut Health, Nutrition
For years, we’ve been taught that eating whole grain foods – from bread to pasta – is what’s best for building good health. And whole grain truly is better than the refined version of foods: more vitamins are retained, a lot more of the...
by Dr. Kenneth Storch | Blog, Gut Health, Nutrition
Kombucha tea has been around for about 2,000 years now. Chinese people refer to it as “the Immortal Health Elixir” because of the many health benefits it offers. Kombucha is made from sweetened tea; only it is fermented by a colony of bacteria and yeast....
by Dr. Kenneth Storch | Blog, Gut Health, Nutrition
Fermented foods can help to improve your health and wellness. But there’s a lot of misinformation about these probiotic foods. Read on to learn the truth behind some of the myths and misconceptions. Myth #1: Bacteria are bad for you While it’s true that...
by Dr. Kenneth Storch | Blog, Gut Health, Nutrition
You’ve probably been prescribed antibiotics throughout your life to fight infections. And you’ve definitely seen antibacterial soaps and detergents. That must mean all bacteria are bad, right? The truth is that many bacteria are actually very good for the...
by Dr. Kenneth Storch | Blog, Gut Health, Nutrition
The Honest-to-Goodness Truth About Organic Foods Organic foods are becoming more and more popular these days as people are increasingly becoming more health-conscious. After all, what could be safer and more natural than organic foods? Researchers say that organic...
