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here is an abundance of nutritional therapies that can help you get to new levels of health. I've been ad-
vocating them for decades now, but there is one that I've found to have phenomenal benefi ts in your overall wellness: the in- troduction of fermented foods to your diet. I'm so excited to share with you today
the radically positive changes fermented or cultured foods can provide your body: how they can "heal and seal" your gut to optimize health or reverse disease, and how culturing your own veggies and foods can give you a jumpstart to achieving bet- ter health today.
Fermented Foods Are Abundant in Your Ancestor's Diet The way our forefathers lived offers
clues on how different cultures used fer- mented foods (like yogurt and sauerkraut) not only as food preservatives, but also as support for intestinal and overall health. History shows that:
• During the Roman era, people con- sumed sauerkraut because of its taste and health benefi ts.
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• In ancient India, it was common to enjoy lassi, a pre-dinner yogurt drink. This traditional practice is anchored on the principle of using sour milk as a probiotic delivery system to the body.
• Bulgarians are known for their high consumption of fermented milk and kefi r, and for their high level of health.
• Ukrainians consumed probiotics from a fermented food list that included raw yogurt, sauerkraut, and buttermilk.
• Various Asian cultures ate pickled fermentations of cabbage, turnips, egg- plant, cucumbers, onions, squash, and carrots, and consume these fermented treats until today.
Fermented foods are chock-full of
probiotics or good bacteria. A myriad of research has demonstrated how the ideal balance of good and bad bacteria in your gut forms the foundation for physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Why a Fermented Food List? Consuming traditionally fermented
foods provide you a number of benefi ts, including:
Important nutrients. Some fermented foods are outstanding sources of essential nutrients such as vitamin K2, which help prevent arterial plaque buildup and heart disease. For instance, cheese curd is an excellent source of both probiotics and vitamin K2. Just half an ounce (15 grams) of natto daily can also provide all the K2 you'll need . Fermented food is also a potent producer of many B vitamins.
Optimizing your immune system. An estimated 80 percent of your immune system is actually located in your gut. Probiotics play a crucial role in the devel- opment and operation of the mucosal immune system in your digestive tract, and aid in the production of antibodies to pathogens. This makes a healthy gut a major factor in maintaining optimal health, as a robust immune system is your top defense system against all disease.
Detoxifi cation. Fermented foods are some of the best chelators available. The beneficial bacteria in these foods are highly potent detoxifi ers, capable of draw- ing out a wide range of toxins and heavy metals.
Cost-effectiveness. Adding a small
amount of fermented food to each meal will give you the biggest bang for your buck. Why? Because they can contain 100 times more probiotics than a supplement!
FERMENTED FOODS
How to ‘Culture’ Your Way to Optimal Health
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