Are there health benefits from regular consumption of live-cultured, probiotic-rich foods?

Many people think so.  Some of us  —  including myself and many Curious Farm customers — have noticed profound positive changes in our digestion, mental clarity, and mood from regular enjoyment of sauerkraut, kimchi, and kvass.

Below, you’ll find an ever-growing round-up of some recent research and articles about the potential health benefits of live cultured foods.  If you find an article or study of interest, please send me a link!  Thank you.

Two Studies Explore the Potential Health Benefits of Probiotics from the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine

Probiotics’ Potential — Research  Suggests Beneficial Bacteria May Support Immune Health from Today’s Dietician

A Gut-Full of Probiotics for Your Neurological Well-Being from Science Daily

Mind-Gut Connection:  Why Intestinal Bacteria May Have Important Effects on Your Brain from AlterNet

World’s Healthiest Foods:  Kimchi  from Health Magazine

Is Sauerkraut the Next Chicken Soup?  from ABC News