Great source of probiotics, helps to reduce sugar cravings, helps detoxify and so much more!
If you have digestive problems, it is crucial for you to improve the balance between the beneficial and disease-causing bacteria that exist naturally in your gut. One of the most effective ways to do this is by eating traditional fermented foods rich in lactic acid–producing bacteria.
What Are Fermented Foods?
Fermented foods are foods that have been through a process of lacto-fermentation in which natural bacteria feed on the sugar and starch in the food creating lactic acid. This process preserves the food, and creates beneficial enzymes, b-vitamins, Omega-3 fatty acids, and various strains of probiotics. If unpasteurized and uncooked, sauerkraut also contains live lactobacilli and beneficial microbes and is rich in enzymes. The fiber and supply of probiotics improve digestion and promote the growth of healthy bowel flora, protecting against many diseases of the digestive tract
Fermenting is an ancient food preservation technique that has been widely used throughout history. Recent research has shown a strong link between consumption of fermented foods and maintenance of a healthy gut. Fermented gourmet sauerkrauts provide the ultimate in probiotic food. Here is me the other day eating my PowerKraut.
Why Eat Fermented Foods?
There are several great reasons to start making and eating fermented foods:
Probiotics– Eating fermented foods and drinking fermented drinks like Kefir and Kombucha will introduce beneficial bacteria into your digestive system and help the balance of bacteria in your digestive system. This helps to increase the movement of the bowel, which can help reduce constipation. Probiotics have also been shown to help slow or reverse some diseases, improve bowel health, aid digestion, and improve immunity!
Absorb Food Better – Having the proper balance of gut bacteria and enough digestive enzymes helps you absorb more of the nutrients in the foods you eat. Pair this with a healthy eating regimen, and you will absorb more nutrients from the foods you eat. You won’t need as many supplements and vitamins, and you’ll be absorbing more of the live nutrients in your foods.
Budget Friendly – Incorporating healthy foods into your diet can get expensive, but not so with fermented foods. Adding fermented foods to your diet can also cut down on the number of supplements you need, helping the budget further.
Helps to Balance the Production of Stomach Acid - Fermented foods have the unique ability to ease digestive discomfort related to having either too much or too little stomach acid.
Aids in the Release of Digestive Enzymes - As we age, our production of the digestive enzymes and juices required for proper digestion begin to decrease. Eating traditional fermented foods like sauerkraut, buttermilk, and pickled vegetables can help make up for this loss. The key is to eat a small portion once or twice daily with meals.
The Power of the Kraut - PowerKraut from Garden Goddess Ferments is one of my favorite fermented foods! If you are willing to try something new, here are some ways you can enjoy your PowerKraut:
The Key - Eat at least 2 tablespoons 2 times a day for a good dose or probiotics
Sauerkraut has been used in Europe for centuries to treat stomach ulcers, and its effectiveness for soothing the digestive tract has been well established by numerous studies.
While many food manufacturers can or jar their kraut using heat in order to extend shelf life, raw sauerkraut is lacto-fermented and is alive with good bacteria and probiotics. Raw sauerkraut is fermented over days or weeks at room temperature, packaged into jars with its own brine solution, then refrigerated to preserve the vitamins, enzymes, and beneficial bacteria without any heat.
For more information or to schedule a FREE health evaluation, please contact Crystal at 602.722.5627 or cjarvie@healthstyles4you.com.
by Crystal Jarvie
Crystal Jarvie is certified integrative health coach for HealthStyles 4 You. She focuses not only on nutrition - but also on relationships, physical activity, career and spirituality – and how those five things are connected to your health and vitality. She’ll help you take your health to the next level. For more information, please visit www.healthstyles4you.com.
If you have digestive problems, it is crucial for you to improve the balance between the beneficial and disease-causing bacteria that exist naturally in your gut. One of the most effective ways to do this is by eating traditional fermented foods rich in lactic acid–producing bacteria.
What Are Fermented Foods?
Fermented foods are foods that have been through a process of lacto-fermentation in which natural bacteria feed on the sugar and starch in the food creating lactic acid. This process preserves the food, and creates beneficial enzymes, b-vitamins, Omega-3 fatty acids, and various strains of probiotics. If unpasteurized and uncooked, sauerkraut also contains live lactobacilli and beneficial microbes and is rich in enzymes. The fiber and supply of probiotics improve digestion and promote the growth of healthy bowel flora, protecting against many diseases of the digestive tract
Fermenting is an ancient food preservation technique that has been widely used throughout history. Recent research has shown a strong link between consumption of fermented foods and maintenance of a healthy gut. Fermented gourmet sauerkrauts provide the ultimate in probiotic food. Here is me the other day eating my PowerKraut.
Why Eat Fermented Foods?
There are several great reasons to start making and eating fermented foods:
Probiotics– Eating fermented foods and drinking fermented drinks like Kefir and Kombucha will introduce beneficial bacteria into your digestive system and help the balance of bacteria in your digestive system. This helps to increase the movement of the bowel, which can help reduce constipation. Probiotics have also been shown to help slow or reverse some diseases, improve bowel health, aid digestion, and improve immunity!
Absorb Food Better – Having the proper balance of gut bacteria and enough digestive enzymes helps you absorb more of the nutrients in the foods you eat. Pair this with a healthy eating regimen, and you will absorb more nutrients from the foods you eat. You won’t need as many supplements and vitamins, and you’ll be absorbing more of the live nutrients in your foods.
Budget Friendly – Incorporating healthy foods into your diet can get expensive, but not so with fermented foods. Adding fermented foods to your diet can also cut down on the number of supplements you need, helping the budget further.
Helps to Balance the Production of Stomach Acid - Fermented foods have the unique ability to ease digestive discomfort related to having either too much or too little stomach acid.
Aids in the Release of Digestive Enzymes - As we age, our production of the digestive enzymes and juices required for proper digestion begin to decrease. Eating traditional fermented foods like sauerkraut, buttermilk, and pickled vegetables can help make up for this loss. The key is to eat a small portion once or twice daily with meals.
The Power of the Kraut - PowerKraut from Garden Goddess Ferments is one of my favorite fermented foods! If you are willing to try something new, here are some ways you can enjoy your PowerKraut:
- As a side salad
- Toss with your salad as a dressing
- On your sandwich & in a burrito
- Great with Eggs
- Mixed with Chicken, Fish, BBQ, Beef, Lamb
- Brats & Dogs
- With a Cheese Plate
The Key - Eat at least 2 tablespoons 2 times a day for a good dose or probiotics
Sauerkraut has been used in Europe for centuries to treat stomach ulcers, and its effectiveness for soothing the digestive tract has been well established by numerous studies.
While many food manufacturers can or jar their kraut using heat in order to extend shelf life, raw sauerkraut is lacto-fermented and is alive with good bacteria and probiotics. Raw sauerkraut is fermented over days or weeks at room temperature, packaged into jars with its own brine solution, then refrigerated to preserve the vitamins, enzymes, and beneficial bacteria without any heat.
For more information or to schedule a FREE health evaluation, please contact Crystal at 602.722.5627 or cjarvie@healthstyles4you.com.
by Crystal Jarvie
Crystal Jarvie is certified integrative health coach for HealthStyles 4 You. She focuses not only on nutrition - but also on relationships, physical activity, career and spirituality – and how those five things are connected to your health and vitality. She’ll help you take your health to the next level. For more information, please visit www.healthstyles4you.com.