Fermented Foods for Gut Health

Download or read book Fermented Foods for Gut Health written by Teresa Fikes and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-13 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the beneficial techniques of fermentation for a healthier gut! In Fermented Foods for Gut Health, we will take you through the simple fermentation process, its benefits to your body. With the scare of not using some form of antibacterial soap, sanitizers or pasteurized foods and dairy products, we are killing off not only the bad bacteria which is harmful to our bodies, but the good bacteria that is to our bodies for attaining optimum health too. It is a trend today to pay for expensive probiotic pills on eating huge amounts of yogurt to replace the good bacteria that are destroyed. Many of the benefits include: Protects against pathogenic bacteria Improves digestion Helps your body to more effectively absorb nutrients from food Fermentation is a natural and safe method of food preservation, and doesn't involve any chemicals or artificial ingredients Not to mention it is easy and inexpensive to do As the bacteria and yeast feed on sugars surrounding it, enzymes are released to break down the large food particles. In other words, fermented foods are predigested and it is full of enzymes, which the body needs. Fermenting food is not a new concept. It has been around for thousands of years. Something that has been around that long has something to say about health. This is not just a way of preserving foods but also a way of eating healthier and having a healthier life. Fermented Foods for Gut Health book will show you how to save some money while enjoying delicious ways to improve the gut flora for a better digestive system.