#370: Fermentation 101: What It Is, The Many Benefits of Fermented Foods, and How They Differ From Probiotics!

Many of our listeners have asked Jared to do a show on fermentation…well here it is! On this episode, Jared interviews the brilliant Nick Zemp and they talk all about fermented foods and probiotics. Nick is a Chinese & Western Herbalist, Aromatherapist, educator, an avid naturalist and gardener, and currently does research evaluating the efficacy of dietary supplements and herbs for Better Being Co/Solaray. He’s been studying, teaching, and practicing herbal medicine for over 20 years. Nick has taught on numerous topics around the United States and presented original research at various international conferences and has a passion for sharing both traditional wisdom and science based approaches to living healthier and happier. You’ll learn all about what happens during the fermentation process, the differences between eating fermented foods and taking probiotic supplements, and some great resources for learning to ferment your own food at home.Products:Solaray Nattokinase and SerrapeptasePrecision Probiotic Vital SporesAdditional Information:Wild Fermentation Book by Sandor KatzThe Art of Fermentation Book by Sandor KatzEpisode #306: The Great Debate in Probiotics: Human Strains vs. SporesVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalityradio and @vitalitynutritionbountiful on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Please also join us on the Dearly Discarded Podcast with Jared St. Clair.Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.