Is Fermented Food the Same as a Probiotic? And Should You Eat It in Perimenopause?

Kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha… fermented foods seem to be everywhere. But are they really good for your gut? Are they basically a natural probiotic? And if you want to start eating them, where do you begin? In this episode, I explain the difference between fermented foods and probiotics, why fermented foods may be a useful addition to your diet, and what this means during perimenopause and beyond. Most importantly, I keep it practical. You don’t need six jars of fermented food in your f...