Fermented foods are foods that have been through a process of lacto-fermentation and therefore can help populate the digestive tract with friendly bacteria. Fermented vegetables make a delicious and healthy addition to the diet, and we all should aim to consume these on a regular basis. The best is to ferment your own vegetables, as they are raw, rich in beneficial enzymes and traditionally thought to be alkalising. The shop-bought versions are pasteurised, meaning that the g