Fermented foods have been around for thousands of years,  and while these tangy, funky drinks and foods  have been a staple of so many cuisines they’ve only recently gained traction in the Western market. That’s because some items, like kombucha and kimchi, have been associated with health claims like boosting immunity and improving digestion. So should these preserved products be hailed as health heroes  or is it just another flash-in-the-pan wellness hoax? Let's find out. Want to recommend an episode topic? Send me a message on Instagram @nutritionbitespodcastCredit to MonoSheep for the theme music.