The Health Benefits of Fermented Foods

Fermented foods are gaining popularity in the health and food world for not only their taste profiles but more so for their health benefits. While we may hear about the benefits, most people don’t really know what fermented foods are and how easily they can incorporate them into their diet. Here to break it down for us is our favorite Holistic Health Practitioner and Nutritionist, Maria Viall.
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[@cityfarmers1]

Good info. Thank you

[@wonderwoman5528]

I usually add a weight to my sauerkraut so that the juice goes above and no mould gets in

[@m.6343]

when you add salt. It is not healthy for people with high blood pressure. how can they eat fermented foods without salt

[@christinawheeler3123]

U are sooooooooooooooright I have been looking for low sodium kimchee and sauerkraut and I haven't found one yet and miso is very high in sodium.

[@sizerlecluck8613]

@@christinawheeler3123 you can wash it off....BUT it kinda defects the purpuse

[@wonderwoman5528]

Just eat it with unsalted food. It’s not much salt in a small portion

[@anterpants]

Uhh ya might want to burp your kraut to prevent them from bursting.

[@m.6343]

but are fermented foods same as processed foods? cause I heard procced foods are not healthy to eat

[@TheATHLETE420]

No, the bacteria is doing a natural, ancient version of processing the product. In the end the nutrients in the veggies are more easily available for your body and you strengthen your gut at the same time

[@tapasmanna8637]

Formanted food should be eaten by pregnant women?