There are few things in life that smell quite as wonderful as a loaf of freshly baked sourdough bread. That slightly tangy aroma, chewy crust, and soft, airy center make it pretty easy to understand why sourdough has gone from an old-fashioned baking tradition to one of the trendiest breads around. But sourdough isn’t just having a moment because it looks pretty on Instagram. There is something different happening inside that loaf. Unlike conventional bread, sourdough is made using a fermentation process involving wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria. That fermentation changes the dough before it ever reaches the oven,…
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You probably already know that exercise is good for your heart, muscles, bones, and overall health. You’ve probably heard that exercise can help with stress, sleep, and maintaining a healthy weight too. But your gut? That may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you lace up your walking shoes. Most of us don’t head out for a walk thinking, “I should really do something nice for my digestive system today.” Usually, we’re thinking something more along the lines of, “I ate way too much for lunch,” or “I have been sitting at this desk for six…



