Developed through trial and error by women of ancient days, fermented food has become a choice for many health-conscious individuals. The popularity of fermented foods around the globe calls for attention.
Fermented food improves gut health so gulping down those over the counter probiotic is a thing of past. Fermented foods are rich in source of Vitamins and increase absorption of nutrients in food that we eat. Besides, fermented foods are a rich source of thiamine, niacin, and protein-building acids like lysine and methionine.
Would you need to think twice before switching your diet now? Here’s a list of fermented foods from around the world that will help your gut feel light and healthy.
Idli, The Savory Rice Cake, And A Popular Breakfast Food
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This popular South Indian dish made or rice and black bean are all healthy and delightful to taste. You won’t regret even if you gorged upon it like a hungry beast. It will only add nutrients to your diet thereby strengthening your gut. Its batter is fermented overnight to prepare is fresh in the morning.
Kombucha, Known As The Immortal Health Elixir By Chinese
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This one’s my favorite for a variety of health reasons- it helps in bringing blood sugar level down, lowering cholesterol and some added health benefits. Kombucha is a light effervescent sweetened black or green tea drink that is fermented for 7 to 10 days using bacteria or yeast, even vinegar sometimes. The longer you ferment the better drink you get.
Sauerkraut, A Fermented Dish From Italy
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A fermented dish from Italy is a finely cut cabbage fermented by bacteria. It has a distinctive sour flavor resulted from the action of lactic acid on sugars in the cabbage. It is fermented for good 3 – 4 weeks.
Sour Or Sweet Cream, A Quick And Easy Treat For Warm Summers
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Generally used as dips in various dishes, sour cream is obtained by fermenting regular cream by lactic acid bacteria. It’s not a whole dish but definitely adds to the taste if used with another main course.
Kefir, A Cultured, Fermented Milk Drink
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Kefir is a healthy beverage of Eastern Europe obtained by adding kefir grains to milk and allowing it to ferment for 12 hours. It results in white crumbs of milk which can be eaten or drank in milk.
The fermented food with probiotic qualities helps restore the balance of your body, particularly your intestine’s ecosystem. The above-mentioned foods are a must try not just for their taste but many health benefits.
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