Health Benefits of Fermented Foods After 50

Health Benefits of Fermented Foods After 50

Getting older is a privilege that many people want in their own lives. You get to see society advance, your children grow up, and you may even get to accomplish your dreams. Many things we want to do in life have to wait until we’re older. On the other hand, there are not-so-great things that we can’t avoid but also come with age. For instance, our bones start to ache, and movement becomes more difficult. One thing that everyone experiences at s…

The Surprising Benefits of Fermented Foods

After Maria Branyas Morera died last year at 117, researchers studied how the supercentenarian managed to live such a long, healthy life.  What they found is that in addition to her Mediterranean diet and her genes, which shielded her from many chronic diseases, Morera had an unusual fondness for yogurt. She indulged in three servings per day — and it turns out that may have been a key to her longevity.  When scientists examined her microbiome, …