Benefits Of Fermented Food – How Much Fermented Food Should You Eat?
You can easily improve your own health in your very own kitchen with fermented foods. All you need are a few basic supplies and you can start making your own gut healing food.
FERMENTED FOODS AND INFLAMMATION
Food that has gone through the fermentation process is said to be anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and anti-atherosclerotic. Read the full article on Medical News Today.
BENEFITS OF FERMENTED FOOD
- Probiotic
- Improves Digestion
- Aides Weight loss
- Eases Inflammation
- Supports Immune System
- Improved Mood
DANGERS OF FERMENTED FOOD
For most people when first starting to eat fermented foods , mild digestive issues can and often will be experienced.
Some of the things that may happen are:
- Gas & Bloating
- Histamine intolerance
- Headaches
- Diarrhea
HOW MUCH FERMENTED FOOD SHOULD YOU EAT?
The most common recommendation is 1 serving per day. A couple of tablespoons of fermented food or a few ounces of a fermented beverage, would be enough to start reaping the health benefits of adding it to your diet.
FERMENTED FOOD AND CANDIDA
Fermented food actually doesn’t contain yeast. It is full of beneficial bacteria called lactobacilli , which actually aide in controlling bacterial overgrowth and candida. They produce lactic acid which is beneficial for your skin.
FERMENTED FOOD AND WEIGHT LOSS
Weight loss is actually an added benefit achieved from the other benefits of eating fermented food. Weight loss is often hindered by an unhealthy gut and inflammation , so adding fermented foods to your daily intake will ease inflammation and help build a healthy gut full of good bacteria, which will aide in weight loss.
FERMENTED FOOD LIST
- Saurkraut
- Kimchi
- Kavass
- Dark Chocolate
- Olives
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Tempeh
- Kefir
- Kombucha
- Yogurt
- Miso
- Sourdough
- Cream Cheese
- Fermented Ketchup
- Fermented Hot Sauce
- Fermented Soda
- Fermented Vegetables
- Fermented Fruit
- Fermented Garlic
- Fermented Salsa
FERMENTED FOOD RECIPES
- Fermented Ginger ale
- Saurkraut
- Fermented Honey Garlic
- Fermented Cherry Tomatoes
- Fermented Radish
- Fermented Jalapeno Hot Sauce
- Fermented Berries
- Fermented Blackberry Soda
- Fermented Honey with Red Onions & Thyme
- Winter Herb Kvass
- Fermented Hot Sauce
- Fermented Mushrooms
- Tepache
- Fermented Carrots
- Fermented Honey Cranberries
- Golden Beet Tumeric Kvass
- Kimchi
- Fire Cider Tonic
- Miso Soup
- Lacto Fermented Olives
I would love to know what your favorite fermented food is! Leave a comment below.
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