20. Fermented foods are good for your body

Fermented foods have been part of human diets for centuries — long before supplements, powders, and wellness trends. In this episode of Thrive at 40+, Anastasia explores why fermented foods support digestion, immunity, emotional balance, and overall wellbeing, and how they fit naturally into a slow wellness lifestyle.

This episode is not about strict food rules or extreme gut protocols.
It’s about gentle nourishment — food that works with your body instead of against it.

You’ll learn:
✨ what fermentation actually is (in simple words)
✨ why fermented foods are often easier to digest
✨ how gut health connects to mood and emotional wellbeing
✨ why fermented foods feel calming rather than stimulating
✨ how traditional fermented foods from different cultures support balance

Anastasia also shares the fermented foods that are part of her own kitchen — including kombucha, milk kefir, water kefir, sourdough bread, sauerkraut, and fermented vegetables and mushrooms — and how she includes them without pressure or obsession.

This episode is a calm reminder that wellness doesn’t need to be complicated. Sometimes the most powerful support is slow, quiet, and already within reach.

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