"You've never tried kombucha?" a friend asked on a recent lunch date. She was utterly shocked. How could I be a health and fitness writer, a yoga instructor, and love the plant-based life yet not ...

Kombucha, the fizzy fermented tea drink, continues to gain popularity. But is kombucha really good for you? Maybe, but take a good look at the label before you down the whole bottle, dietitians ...

But the name appealed, as did the ferments involved: kraut (ie, sauerkraut), kefir, kombucha and kimchi. Now my kitchen is filled with mason jars and crockpots that occasionally need burping.

Learn more I don't drink kombucha every day, but I do enjoy some occasionally. Aside from the fact that the fermented, lightly-carbonated tea may have some health benefits, it's also a nice treat ...