Friday, December 06, 2024

Which fermented foods provide the most health benefits?

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Many fermented foods can provide health benefits, including:

  • Yogurt A good source of protein, calcium, phosphorus, and B vitamins
  • Sauerkraut A good source of probiotics, fiber, vitamins C and B6, and iron
  • Miso Made from fermented rice, soybeans, and salt, miso can be used in sauces, soups, and salad dressings
  • Kimchi A traditional Korean food that may help manage cholesterol and balance blood sugar levels
  • Kombucha mildly fizzy drink made from sweetened tea and a "scoby", a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts
  • Apple cider vinegar May help improve fasting blood sugar and reduce HbA1c
  • Cheese Some varieties can deliver intact beneficial bacteria (probiotics) to the gut
  • Kefir Benefits from a more diverse composition of beneficial bacteria and yeast than yogurt

Other fermented foods include: Tempeh, Pickles, Fermented soybeans, and Fermented fish.

Fermented foods can:

  • Enhance the taste of foods
  • Add nutrients
  • Provide vitamin B12 to vegetarians
  • Reduce heart disease risk
  • Aid digestion, immunity, and weight loss
  • Fight obesity
  • Lower bladder cancer risk
  • Ease digestive issues

To ensure the fermented foods you choose contain probiotics, look for the words "naturally fermented" on the label. You should eat fermented foods regularly to get health benefits. 

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