Foods

Kimchi works best with a daily meal, raw and in small portions. Here is how each time of day compares, based on the research.

A simple plan for adding sauerkraut to your day: which jar to buy, how much to eat, how to serve it, and what the research shows.

What research says about kimchi and weight loss, how much sodium it carries, and practical ways to use it in a weight-loss eating plan.

How cheese fermentation works, which cheeses keep live cultures, how aging cuts lactose, and what to know about sodium and raw-milk cheese.

Water, ginger, chamomile, peppermint and kefir after meals: what the evidence shows, plus the drinks linked with indigestion and reflux.

Kefir, kombucha, prebiotic sodas, probiotic shots, tea and water compared: what the evidence shows and how much sugar and fiber each has.

No trial has tested sauerkraut timing. We compare meals, mornings, evenings and empty stomachs, plus how to choose raw sauerkraut and start slowly.

Breakfast, snack, workout, bedtime or with antibiotics: what research says about when to eat yogurt, and why consistency matters most.

Why fatty, fibrous, gassy and dairy foods can be hard on the gut, and simple ways to make them easier without cutting healthy foods.

Chili eaters live slightly longer in observational studies, but spicy food can trigger heartburn and IBS symptoms. It does not cause ulcers.