Healthy Foods
September 22, 2009
Some of the best nutritive foods that you can prepare yourself are beverages and the foods that are lacto-fermented.
In the process of fermentation, bacteria transform the sugars as well as starches, into beneficial acids for the body. The wisdom and habits of the ancestors have transferred this knowledge of fermentation through the years.
So this is why, we hold an extensive knowledge about vitamins, enzymes and minerals these days. Nonetheless, we also inherited the knowledge on how to make lacto-fermented foods, which protect you from diseases, cure stomach ailments, and make the skin soft and smooth as well as spice up dull meals. These foods can restore health, please the palate and strengthen immunity.
Some of the most popular fermented vegetables include the cucumbers and the sauerkraut. You should buy pickles that are not pasteurized and with no added vinegar. The sauerkraut is considered to be an excellent source of vitamin C, which protects the body from carcinogens, bone loss and free radicals.
Fermented drinks
These drinks can be prepared from herbs, fruits, grains such as kvass (which is made from rye bread), cider as well as unpasteurized beer. The drinks have a lot of medicinal properties, for instance, they can relieve constipation, enhance the digestion and promote the general well-being of a person.
These beverages are superior to the ones found in canned sodas or any other drinks. The fermented beverages can be bought from artisan producers.
The cultured condiments
The cultured condiments family includes apple vinegar, homemade ketchup or fish sauce. These condiments can add a lot of taste to your beverages and protect the body from harmful substances in the food as well as increase the rate of absorption of vitamins/ minerals.
Breads and porridges
The practice of soaking as well as fermenting to make bread is traditional. The fermentation can be beneficial for neutralizing phytates, besides working on the enzyme inhibitors and the pre-digestion of grains.
Nutrients and vitamins are thus conserved and the body can use them for its own purposes. Therefore, eating untreated whole grains would not be beneficial for your body, meaning that you should definitely consider fermentation.
Cultured dairy products include yogurt, sour cream, buttermilk and kefir. You should purchase these items without inclusion of any sugars or additives.
At home, you can make your own cultured dairy products from fresh organic milk. Since fermented food products are highly nutritious, they aid you to achieve a glowing complexion, healthy digestive habits and as well as a clear skin.
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