fermentation

Fermented foods are foods that have been through a process of lactofermentationin which natural bacteria feed on the sugar and starch in the food creating lactic acid. This process preserves there food, and creates beneficial enzymes, b-vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, and various strains of probiotics. Because the bacteria pre-digests the food, the resulting product is easier to digest. If you have trouble digesting raw fruits and vegetables, fermentation may be helpful for you. The bacteria in fermented foods produce more vitamins and nutrients as they digest the starches and sugars. The particularly produce B vitamins and vitamin K2. Probiotics supplements are expensive. In just 1/2 cup of fermented foods can contain up to 10 trillion probiotic organisms. They also help keep your immune system healthy. Did you know that 80% of your immune system resides in your gut. A healthy gut = a healthy immune system. If also help curb sugar cravings. Lactic acid promotes growth of healthy bacteria in the gut. This leads to better gut health. Best part about it is that it increases the flavour of the food. Making fermented foods at home is easy!