Fermented foods and drinks, gift for your digestion and intestinal health !

The process in which sugars are breakdown with the help of bacteria and yeast is called fermentation. Though fermentation processes are used since a long time as a food preservation process. But recent studies reveal that eating fermented foods can boost up the number of beneficial bacteria and probiotics into the gut thus increasing the intensity of digestion. Meanwhile, probiotics are linked to various health benefits like improving digestion, better immunity and increasing weight loss. So here we come up with some of the fermented food that you should try for good digestion and health.

• Tempeh

Tempeh is basically a compact cake that is loaded with fermented soya beans. This is a healthy alternative to meat protein and can easily be chewed after baking or steaming. Not only in increasing probiotic content in the gut. Tempeh is a rich source of many nutrients, mainly protein. Addition to this, some of the test tube studies reveal that tempeh contain certain plant compounds that are a good source of antioxidants too.


• Natto 

Natto is a traditional Japanese cuisine, which basically has a good content of probiotics. Similar like tempeh it is also prepared from fermented soybeans. It is also a storehouse of Fibre. It may help to support healthy digestive health and moves throughout the body, adding bulk to the stool and helping to promote regularity. Natto has high vitamin K content two that promotes the metabolism of calcium, thus good for bone health.

• Miso 

Miso is generally used as seasoning in some of the Japanese cuisines. The main ingredients are soya bean with some salt and a type of fungus called koji. It is generally used in Miso Soup which is a prominent breakfast in Japanese region. Miso helps in lowering blood pressure and heart rate. Meanwhile, studies show that Japanese women who regularly use miso soup has less chances of breast cancer. Though this topic needs some more researches and studies, as results may vary from person to person.

• Sauerkraut 

Sauerkraut basically is a condiment which contains cabbage that is ferments by lactic acid bacteria. With very low calories it has a good amount of fibre and vitamin C and K. Similar to other leafy vegetables it is a prominent source of lutein and zeaxanthin. These two are the antioxidants that promote eye health. Meanwhile, antioxidant content of this food also helps in Prevention of cancerous diseases. The evidence of benefits of sauerkraut are limited so it is a matter of more researches and studies.


• Probiotic yogurt 

Yogurt is basically fermented milk with lactic acid bacteria. It is a storehouse of many important nutrients like calcium, potassium, phosphorus, riboflavin and vitamin B12. Studies and Researches reveal that regular use of fermented milk products such as probiotic yogurt, can help people with high blood pressure. Another human trials reveal, higher intake of yogurt is linked to improvement in bone health of the body. Since long time yogurt is also used as a healthy source for good digestion too. It helps in promoting probiotics and other helpful microorganisms in the gut.

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