YOGYAKARTA Popular fermented foods are eaten include yogurt, cheese, tempeh, and miso. Of these types of foods, do you recognize what the benefits of fermented foods are good for digestion?

The fermented food preservation method has been carried out since 6,000 BC. Every culture around the world has its own ingredients for fermented. Fermentation not only adds flavor to each of the main ingredients, but also adds healthy probiotics for your digestion.

During fermentation, bacteria naturally treat food and form lactic acid as a by-product. According to research at the University of Missoury Extension reported by Everyday Health, Tuesday, November 8, this by-product keeps bacteria under control. Lactate acid also seems to provide health benefits.

In further research, finding a relationship between healthy microbiomes and increased immunity, decreasing the risk of intestinal irritation syndrome, inflammation of the intestine, and certain types of cancer. This means you can include fermented foods rich in healthy probiotics in daily meals.

Self-processed fermented foods at home can mix cross foods. Such as cabbage, broccoli, and kale which have their own benefits. This crossed vegetable can reduce body inflammation and reduce the risk of certain cancers, reported by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietics.

Fermentational foods that are beneficial for digestion, one of which is sauerkraut, which comes from Germany. Sauerkraut is a collolate fermented food or cabbage. Well, why make it yourself at home? Because the majority of sauerkraut sold in supermarkets have been pasteurized, killing good bacteria. To find out foods fermented with good bacteria without pasteurization, choose those that are still raw or usually placed in refrigerators.

Another study found that fermented foods have antibial and anti-inflammatory benefits, reducing diabetes, and heart disease. Don't worry about recitation, you can eat sauerkraut with tuna salads and avocados onoutbreaks.

When fermented by cabbage at home, it is important to keep clean. Because fermented at room temperature, it is necessary to make sure that you don't make microbes die. For that, make sure to wash and dry the cooking utensils used, including glass jars and covers.


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