What exactly are fermented foods and why should we be eating them? Rick and Kate have no idea and think they might be gross, but their guest Vicki Shanta Retelny has all the answers everyone needs. What are some common fermented foods? What are the types and processes of fermentation? What are the benefits for health and immunity, and what role do bacteria play in our digestive tract? Vicki Shanta Retelny, RDN, LDN, is a nationally-recognized lifestyle nutrition expert, culinary and media consultant. She walks Kate and Rick through gut health, the power of kombucha, and why is everyone so hopped up on probiotics.
You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weight loss, weight management, health, fitness, compassion, kindness, meditation, mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship, weight gain, a foodie, podcasts, and healthy eating. Vicki Shanta Retelny is the author of two books, The Essential Guide to Healthy Healing Foods and latest book, Total Body Diet for Dummies, is available on Amazon now. With a particular interest in mindful eating, her byline has appeared in dozens of national publications, and numerous tv shows including The Costco Connection, EatingWell Magazine and Chicago Health Magazine. Vicki has appeared on ABC World News Tonight, contributes to WGN-TV’s Medical Watch, CBS-TV and ABC-TV in Chicago. Vicki’s blogs her recipes and writings at SimpleCravingsRealFood.com.