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As a result of the widespread digestion and immune system related issues taking over the public’s health, it has become increasingly important to consume foods that can help rectify these problematic issues. Foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes, probiotics, and are very anti-bacterial, parasitic, viral, and fungal should be coveted by anyone suffering from digestive or immune related issues. This is where kraut reigns king, and the healing benefits are remarkable.
The fermentation process used to make kraut was developed centuries ago as a means to preserving vegetables for consumption through the winter months.
Historical evidence suggests labourers on the Great Wall of China consumed a version of this “pickled” cabbage dish 2,000 years ago. In the late 1770′s, Captain James Cook navigated the world without losing a sailor to scurvy, thanks to the foods his ship carried including sixty barrels of kraut. The Roman army traveled with barrels of kraut, using it to prevent intestinal infections among the troops during long excursions.
The fact that kraut could be preserved for long trips and was inexpensive likely initially made it desirable to these groups of people. Add the fact that is a nutrient powerhouse, and it probably sealed the deal.
Sauerkraut is a high density source of many nutrients that are favourable to good health, including:
What makes the nutritional profile of kraut even more impressive is the high bioavailability of the nutrients due to the already “pre-digested” state brought on by the fermentation process. This is especially important to those with compromised digestive systems.
Due to the heavy nutrient, probiotic, and enzyme content, kraut has many healing actions that help extinguish inflammation and optimize the bacterial balance in the gut. These 2 actions alone create many healing benefits, including:
Continue reading article or visit Krautlook for more information on the health benefits that kraut provides, along with delicious kraut recipes.
Article from The Epoch Times, July 2014, by Derek Henry.
Category: Industry News
Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable known to fight cancer and an immune booster providing a good source of key antioxidants, including vitamin C.
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