Plant-Based Fermented Foods and Recipes
Research shows that eating fermented foods increases the gut’s healthy microbiome, which in turn improves the body’s immune system. Here are links to information about plant-based fermented fooeds, including some recipes:
- Kimchi – a traditionally Korean fermented vegetable dish
- Wikipedia: Kimchi
- PubMed.gov – National Library of Medicine: Health benefits of kimchi (Korean fermented vegetables) as a probiotic food
- OrganicFacts.net: 10 Surprising Benefits Of Kimchi
- WebMD: Health Benefits of Kimchi
- HealthLine: 9 Surprising Benefits of Kimchi(includes calorie and nutrition information)
- BonAppetit: My Fridge Isn’t Complete Without a Massive Jar of Kimchi (includes history of kimchi and
- Feasting at Home: How to Make Kimchi! A Quick Easy Authentic Kimchi Recipe (includes links to lots of recipes using kimchi)
- Sauerkraut – a traditional German dish made from fermented cabbage
- Wikipedia: Sauerkraut
- WebMD: Why Is Sauerkraut Good for Me?
- WebMD: Health Benefits of Sauerkraut
- HealthLine: 8 Surprising Benefits of Sauerkraut (Plus How to Make It)
- Nutrition Dynamix: Health Benefits of Fermented Foods (includes recipe for making it yourself)
- Kombucha – a tangy, bubbly drink made from fermenting green tea or black tea
- Tempeh – a fermented soy product that’s a popular vegetarian meat replacement
General Resource Links
Futurity: Fermented Food Diet Boosts Microbiome and Cuts Inflammation
Cell.com: Gut-microbiota-targeted diets modulate human immune status
Nutrition Dynamix: Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
Studies Show That Fermented Foods Build Healthy Gut Microbiome
