Congratulations on making it to article # 5 of this very important series.
Benjamin Franklin said: We are born ignorant, but it takes a lot of work to remain stupid.
As we said in the last article we were totally ignorant about fermentation and the benefit of probiotics for weight loss and health.
In the last article in this series we will share with you how to create your own fermented probiotics at home very inexpensively.
Fermented foods include living strains of microorganisms that help in the production of beneficial microorganisms in the human Gut and benefit our immune systems.
Nutritional Value
Fermented foods provide minerals, protein, and other macronutrients.
Fermentation can increase the strength of minerals and vitamins in your diet.
The practice also increases the nutrient absorption and digestibility of foods.
Effects on Weight Loss
Fermented foods do not directly affect the success of your weight loss plan.
Fermented foods do tend to be nutritionally dense and filling, and some are low-calorie.
The probiotic nature of some fermented foods aids in the digestion of food and assimilation of nutrients.
Fermented foods support weight loss efforts but do not cause weight loss you still have to watch the calories in verse the calories burned.
Sources Fermented forms of meat, fruit, grains, vegetables and milk exist around the globe.
Some fermented food items are available in general markets and grocery stores.
Kefir and yogurt can be found in the dairy section of many.
Fermented soy products like miso and tempeh may be located in the dairy or produce sections of some stores.
Specialty and ethnic food stores are another option if fermented foods are not available through your local stores.
Healthy Bacteria
Our Gut is unbelievably long-almost 28 feet.
The Gut is where the healthy bacteria and the harmful bacteria inhabit.
The Gut and the micros that life there control many aspects of our physical health from our immune system to our mental health.
It is in our own best interest to introduce healthy bacteria from fermented foods into our gut.
You want to have as much beneficial living bacteria cultures found from fermented foods as possible.
Other Health Benefits
Fermentation can diminish the gluten found in gluten-laden foods. Fermentation also breaks down lactose in yogurt making it easier to digest for those who do not tolerate lactose as well.
They help neutralize and destroy harmful bacteria, harmful toxins, and abnormal cells.
- Reduce inflammation.
- May help inhibit colon cancer.
- May help reduce Irritable Bowel syndrome
10 Types of Fermented Foods
- Kefir: A fermented liquid yogurt drink with a healthy quantity of probiotics;
- Fermented yogurt only if it has active live and cultures
- Fermented soy such as fermented soy sauce, tempeh, tofu, and miso
- Kombucha: A sugar water probiotic drink
- Fermented coconut milk
- Fermented and pickled vegetables like Kimchi, sauerkraut, olives and pickles
- Fermented sourdough bread
- Swiss cheese is also a fermented, it is important to eat cheese in moderation.
- Beer and wine, again in moderation
Now that you know the benefits, try to consume fermented foods on a regular basis
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The last video in this series is about “How Kefir Milk Shakes Can Trigger Weight Loss”
