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Fermented Foods and Recipes

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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. 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 Wikipedia: Kombucha WebMD: Kombucha Mayo Clinic: What is kombucha tea?

Does it have any health benefits? HealthLine: 8 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Kombucha Tea New York Times: Are There Benefits to Drinking Kombucha? Medical News Today: What are the health benefits of kombucha? Tempeh – a fermented soy product that’s a popular vegetarian meat replacement Wikipedia: Tempeh HealthLine: What’s the Difference Between Tempeh and Tofu? HealthLine: Why Tempeh Is Incredibly Healthy and Nutritious WebMD: The Health Benefits of Tempeh