Let’s add a little zest to your diet. Add some fermented food to your daily diet. And no, I don’t mean wine however it is fermented!
Lacto fermentation or lacto preservation is an alternative method for preserving food. The primary benefit of lacto fermentation is that it does not rely on heat or cold for preservation, or in other words the food is still raw.
There are many health benefits related to consuming fermented foods. Fermented foods contain lactobacilli which enhances the digestibility of food while increasing the vitamin levels. Lactobacilli also produces helpful enzymes, antibiotic and anti-carcinogenic substances. These tasty foods will restore the proper balance of bacteria in our gut. Fermented foods support the immune function, including increasing the level of B vitamins (even Vitamin B 12), omega-3 fatty acids, digestive enzymes, lactase and lactic acid and other immune enhancing chemicals.
Fermented foods are some of the best chelators available. The bacteria in these foods are excellent at detoxification and drawing out a wide range of toxins and heavy metals from the body.
In order to get the great benefits of fermentation you do not have to consume large amounts of food. Some experts recommend just a ½ cup of fermented food per day.
It is important to realize that processed foods in the grocery store have moved a long way from the actual fermentation process. Therefore it is more difficult to find actual fermented food. Most health food stores will sell Kombucha, a fermented drink which actually taste quite similar to champagne without the alcohol. This is my favorite way to add fermented foods to my diet.
The most practical and inexpensive way to add fermented foods to your diet is to ferment them yourself. Here is a sauerkraut recipe from Naturalnews.com that is simple and enjoyable.
Raw Fermented Vegetables
1 head of cabbage (use red cabbage for extra phytonutrients)
4 large carrots
1 onion
3 cloves of garlic
3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon of sea salt
Purified water
Wash cabbage and carrots. Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage and set aside. Finely chop the cabbage, carrots, onion and garlic and place them in a large bowl. Cover the vegetables with water, and add the vinegar and salt. Massage the vegetables with your clean hands. Be a little rough so as to break up the cells and to help begin the fermentation process. Cover the mixture with the reserved outer leaves of the cabbage. Weigh down the leaves with a plate so that the vegetables are all submerged in the water. Place a weight on top of the bowl if necessary. Place the mixture in a cupboard or in an unused oven and leave for three to five days (can be longer depending on taste and also the temperature in the room). Remove the top cabbage leaves and discard them and then put the fermented vegetables into jars. They will keep in the refrigerator for weeks.
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Jean Sumner has pursued an interest in wellness her entire life. An avid runner, she is passionate about exercise, eating healthy and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.Jean was diagnosed with cancer in May, 2009 this only served to fuel the flames of her passions and encouraged her to learn more about wellness. This diagnosis actually led to the beginning of World Wellness Education with a mission of “Teaching the world about wellness — one story at a time.”
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This information is not meant to be medical advice. No action or inaction should be taken solely on the contents of this information. Instead, you should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to your health and well-being.
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