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Have you ever wondered why fermented foods are celebrated in so many cultures around the world?

They can be tangy to our taste buds and yet are flavourful ! Apart from their taste , they bring an array of health benefits that would surprise you to your table.

Let’s dive into why you should be adding more kimchi, yogurt, sauerkraut, tempeh , kvass, locust beans ( 𝑰𝒓𝒖) and miso etc to your diet!

🎯 𝑮𝑼𝑻 𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑯: Fermented foods are rich in probiotics, the beneficial bacteria that help maintain a healthy gut microbiome. A balanced gut can improve digestion, reduce bloating, and enhance nutrient absorption. They are a very important part of our body’s natural defence systems .

🎯 𝑩𝑶𝑶𝑺𝑻𝑺 𝑰𝑴𝑴𝑼𝑵𝑰𝑻𝒀 : A healthy gut is closely linked to a strong immune system considering the fact that about 70% of our immune system is located in our GUT! Regular consumption of probiotics can help stave off infections and illnesses by powering up your body’s natural defenses.

🎯 𝑰𝑴𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑺 𝑫𝑰𝑮𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵: Fermentation pre-digests food, breaking down complex carbohydrates into simpler compounds. This makes fermented foods easier to digest, and can alleviate digestive issues like IBS and lactose intolerance. The PROBIOTICS in them have been associated improvements in our digestion

🎯 𝑴𝑶𝑶𝑫 𝑬𝑵𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑪𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻 :There is a powerful 𝑮𝑼𝑻-𝑩𝑹𝑨𝑰𝑵 𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑵𝑬𝑪𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵! Believe it or not, your gut health can impact your mental well-being. How ? A thriving healthy populous gut microbiome is linked to the production of neurotransmitters like 𝑺𝑬𝑹𝑶𝑻𝑶𝑵𝑰𝑵, often referred to as the “𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍-𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅”( happy) hormone. Regular consumption of fermented foods may help reduce anxiety, depression, and stress levels

🎯 𝑾𝑬𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻 𝑴𝑨𝑵𝑨𝑮𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻:Fermented foods can help regulate your appetite and reduce cravings by promoting feelings of fullness. They can also aid in balanced blood sugar levels, making it easier to maintain a healthy weight. Remember that obesity plays a key role in chronic diseases

🎯 𝑬𝑵𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑪𝑬𝑫 𝑵𝑼𝑻𝑹𝑰𝑬𝑵𝑻 𝑨𝑩𝑺𝑶𝑹𝑷𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵:A major reason why a lot of people suffer from nutritional deficiencies is the inability to absorb enough nutrients from food . Fermented foods can increase the bioavailability of vitamins and minerals. The probiotics in them help improve GUT lining . For example, fermented dairy products can enhance calcium absorption, promoting stronger bones and teeth. Plus, the fermentation process can create new nutrients, like B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids

🎯 𝑪𝑨𝑹𝑫𝑰𝑶𝑽𝑨𝑺𝑪𝑼𝑳𝑨𝑹 𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑯
This is just amazing ! Certain fermented foods, like kimchi, have been shown to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, contributing to improved heart health. I’m a study in 100 people , it was discovered eating 0.5 -7.6 oz ) 15-210 gm) of kimchi daily significantly decreased blood sugar, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels . The probiotics in these foods can also reduce inflammation, which is a risk factor for heart disease

It’s time to start adding them to your daily diet

More examples of fermented foods :
Kombucha
Pickles
Natto
Raw cheese
Apple cider vinegar ( ACV) : always buy the one with the mother and organic where possible
Sourdough bread
Coconut kefir
Cottage cheese

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