{"id":13598,"date":"2019-05-16T08:16:50","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T08:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/squad\/?p=13598"},"modified":"2019-05-16T08:16:50","modified_gmt":"2019-05-16T08:16:50","slug":"5-benefits-of-fermented-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/blog\/nutrition\/5-benefits-of-fermented-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Benefits of Fermented Foods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just as your digestion can get messed up when you chow down on certain foods, it can also be <em>boosted <\/em>by eating fermented foods. That\u2019s because the process of fermentation involves microbes\u2014like yeast and bacteria\u2014to preserve the ingredients. It\u2019s these sugar-eating microorganisms that can help keep your gut healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How fermented foods help<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serving as probiotics to support gut health, the microbes in fermented foods can help treat or reduce nasty digestive issues, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 irritable bowel syndrome<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Crohn\u2019s disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 diarrhea (due to antibiotics or infections)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 ulcerative colitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Clostridium difficile (known more commonly as \u201cC. diff\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Some examples of fermented foods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to kick your digestive tract into high gear? Start by incorporating some of these fermented foods into your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1.<\/strong> \t<strong>Kefir<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similar to yogurt but with a drinkable consistency, kefir is high in protein, may serve as an anti-inflammatory and appears to lower blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2.<\/strong> \t<strong>Kombucha<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kombucha is an acquired taste, but studies have shown it to promote immune system health. The sweetened black tea is high in antioxidants and may help with metabolic disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3.<\/strong> \t<strong>Tempeh and miso<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perfect for vegetarians because they\u2019re made from soybeans, miso and tempeh are meat-less fermented foods often used in Japanese cuisine. They\u2019re rich in proteins and the bioactive peptides released during the fermentation process are believed to fight infection, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cancer and diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4.<\/strong> \t<strong>Apple cider vinegar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can\u2019t choke it down, try adding apple cider vinegar to tea or use it with olive oil on a salad. Although more research needs to be done, some studies have shown that apple cider vinegar may lower cholesterol, fight obesity and act as an anti-hypertensive, anti-tumor, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic and antioxidative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5.<\/strong> \t<strong>Fermented vegetables<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From ginger and beets to okra and broccoli, fermented vegetables can easily be added to sandwiches, salads and other recipes.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just as your digestion can get messed up when you chow down on certain foods, it can also be boosted by eating fermented foods. That\u2019s because the process of fermentation involves microbes\u2014like yeast and bacteria\u2014to preserve the ingredients. It\u2019s these sugar-eating microorganisms that can help keep your gut healthy. 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