When it comes to understanding the role of
bacteria in our health, consider this – we are actually more bacteria than we
are human.
A healthy balance of the bacteria in our gut governs the functioning of many
systems including the immune system and metabolism. It plays a critical role in
our mood and brain function – and it helps us maintain our body size.
The health of the gut is central to every aspect of health. It is through our
digestive system that we absorb all of the goodness from our food, a process
that is essential for life. Yet today, many people suffer with an array of
gut-based illnesses or dysfunction, which can have a broad-reaching impact on
many other areas of our health.
Fermented foods are like a big hug for your gut and a wonderfully nourishing
addition to your diet, whether you have experienced gut dysfunction or not.
Fermented foods are foods that have been through a process of lactofermentation
in which natural bacteria feed on the sugars and starches in the food creating
lactic acid. This process preserves the food and produces beneficial enzymes,
B-vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, and are a source of probiotics.
