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What?s so good about Fermented Foods?

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Dr. Sharad DeshmukhGastroenterologist • 18 Years Exp.MBBS, MD - Medicine, DNB - Gastroenterology
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Health benefits of fermented foods

Fermented foods are the raw foods which go through the process of lacto fermentation. In this process, they feed on sugar and starch present in the food and create probiotics, vitamin b complex, omega 3 fatty acids, etc. Some fermented foods are pickles, buttermilk, yoghurt, dosas, idlis, sprouts, etc.

Here are 9 health benefits you get when you have fermented foods.

1) relief from gastric discomfort - they regulate the acids produced in the stomach by increasing the production of digestive juices, thus giving relief to the upset stomach.

2) relief from acidity - eating fermented foods ensures that a protective coating is formed in the inner lining of your stomach thus protecting it from acidity.

3) aids digestion - pickles, buttermilk and yoghurt increase digestive juices in the stomach, thus aiding better digestion of food.

4) treat constipation - fermented foods also treat constipation by increasing the production of digestive juices from the pancreas and gallbladder.

5) good for diabetics - fermented foods help diabetics by helping in the secretion of insulin from pancreas thus regulating the level of blood sugar.

6) generate good bacteria - fermented foods have probiotics which help increase the good bacteria in the gut.

7) aids weight loss - fermented foods are supposed to be healthier too and those who are trying to lose weight, eat fermented foods.

8) fights diseases - fermented foods also help kill the bacteria that lead to diseases like cholera and typhoid.

9) build immunity - being rich in omega 3 fatty acids, they are good for the heart. Fermented foods are also rich in vitamins c enabling them to fight infections. They have healing properties and contain good bacteria which are good for the gut.

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