Cleveland Kitchen Featured in USA TODAY Food as Medicine Special Edition

Science-Backed Gut Health Benefits of Sauerkraut Take the Spotlight

CLEVELAND, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cleveland Kitchen is proud to be featured in the upcoming USA TODAY Food as Medicine Special Edition, a nationwide publication launching on National Food as Medicine Day, September 14, 2025. The special issue showcases leading health and wellness voices redefining the role of nutrition in daily life. Cleveland Kitchen's inclusion highlights the science-backed gut health benefits of sauerkraut, bringing attention to its role as a flavorful and functional food.

The Food as Medicine Special Edition will be distributed in bookstores and newsstands nationwide, as well as digitally to over 10 million health-conscious readers. USA TODAY will also amplify the issue across its website and social media platforms, with promotion supported by leading organizations such as the American Public Health Association (APHA), Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), and wellness influencers like Dr. Mike Varshavski.

At the heart of Cleveland Kitchen's feature is a recent peer-reviewed study from the University of California, Davis, which found that sauerkraut can help protect the gut lining and reduce inflammation. Unlike raw cabbage alone, sauerkraut delivers enhanced gut-supporting compounds thanks to the natural fermentation process.

The research builds on Cleveland Kitchen's mission to make gut-healthy foods accessible, highlighting kraut as both delicious and functional. Just one tablespoon a day—about two forkfuls—can add flavor and gut-healthy benefits to everyday meals like grain bowls, salads, tacos, and soups.

"We're proud to be featured in USA TODAY's Food as Medicine Special Edition, which reaffirms the powerful role of food in overall wellness," said Drew Anderson, CEO and co-founder of Cleveland Kitchen. "At Cleveland Kitchen, we believe that gut-healthy, fermented foods like sauerkraut should be accessible, delicious, and part of everyday meals. This feature is an exciting opportunity to share both the flavor and science behind kraut with millions of readers nationwide."

By appearing in the Food as Medicine Special Edition, Cleveland Kitchen is positioned alongside a wide network of health experts, universities, nonprofits, and consumer wellness leaders who are shaping the national conversation on food and health. The issue underscores the growing recognition of food as a powerful tool to support resilience, prevent disease, and improve overall well-being.

Readers can explore Cleveland Kitchen's feature in the USA TODAY Food as Medicine Special Edition on newsstands nationwide and online at usatoday.com. Cleveland Kitchen's sauerkraut is available in the refrigerated produce section at major grocery retailers nationwide, including Target, Walmart, Sprouts, Albertson's, and Whole Foods Market. Learn more at clevelandkitchen.com.

About Cleveland Kitchen

Cleveland Kitchen is on a mission to bring fresh fermented foods to every fridge in America. From krauts and kimchi to bold, fresh pickles, pickled vegetables, and sauces, Cleveland Kitchen creates gut-healthy products that deliver chef-crafted flavor and craveable crunch. Rooted in fermentation and born in the heart of the Midwest, Cleveland Kitchen is committed to flavor-first wellness. Visit clevelandkitchen.com and follow @clevelandkitchen on social media.

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