One of the worst things you can experience during the winter holidays is a cold or the flu.
And although they are very common this season, they can really ruin your fun.
Luckily, there's a simple and delicious way to strengthen your immunity and overall health.
This ancient food has been consumed by people for over 2.000 years. I'm talking about sauerkraut.
The fermented cabbage yields more nutrients in 140 grams than most foods and has many health benefits that we're about to explore today.
So, if you think that our ancestors used sauerkraut just to garnish the steak, you'll change your mind today.
Healing Benefits of Sauerkraut
One cup of sauerkraut contains:
- 27 calories
- 7 grams of carbs
- 4 grams of fiber
- 1 gram of protein
- 39% of the RDI of Sodium
- 35% of the RDI of Vitamin C
- 23% of the RDI of Vitamin K
- 12% of the RDI of Iron
- 11% of the RDI of Manganese
- 9% of the RDI of Vitamin B6
- 9% of the RDI of Folate
- 7% of the RDI of Copper
- 7% of the RDI of Potassium
Plus, they are rich in probiotics, good bacteria that are essential for the entire health of your body.
Moreover, they help your gut to absorb vitamins and minerals faster.
All of which make the best therapeutic mix to:
- Boost immunity
- Improve digestion
- Promote weight loss
- Lower stress, anxiety, depression
- Improves brain function
- Reduce the risk of breast and prostate cancer
- Lower heart disease risk
- Strengthen bones
How to pick the best Sauerkraut?
To harness the healing benefits of sauerkraut, you need to purchase a specific kind.
Not all store-bought sauerkraut are the same, and you should always check the labels and scan for:
- Pasteurized varieties
- Preservatives
- Added sugars
If it contains any of the things above, ditch it and find another one that doesn't have them.
Your health will thank you for it.
Were you aware of sauerkraut's health benefits?
Please let me know and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask me.