Barbara Olendzki
Coverage of Barbara Olendzki in the Nexus archive.
- Other diet fads championed by MAHA are questionable. But some science and thousands of years of human history are behind fermented foods
Fermented foods are gaining attention for their potential gut health benefits, supported by historical use and some scientific research. The federal government's dietary guidelines encourage their consumption, while critics question other diet fads promoted by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. Experts caution that not all fermented foods are equally beneficial and warn against mass-produced products.
- People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now
More people are focusing on gut health, driven by trends like fibermaxxing and rising colorectal cancer rates among young adults. Fermented foods, encouraged by federal dietary guidelines and promoted by the Make America Healthy Again movement, are highlighted for their potential benefits, though experts caution against mass-produced products and marketing claims.