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Is fermented food really that good for your gut microbiome? - Coggle…
Is fermented food really that good for your gut microbiome?
What is fermented food?
Fermented food is food or beverage that has undergone controlled microbial growth and fermentation, which is the breakdown of sugar by yeast and bacteria.
What are the types of fermented food?
Kimchi
Kimchi is a traditional Korean food made of fermented vegetables
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is finely cut raw cabbage that has been fermented by various lactic acid bacteria.
Kombucha
Kombucha is a fermented, fizzy, sweetened black tea drink commonly consumed for its purported health benefits.
Tempeh
Tempeh is a fermented soybean
Yoghurt
Yogurt is a food produced by bacterial fermentation of milk
Cheese
Feta
Swiss
Gouda
Edam
Caciocavallo
Emmental
Gruyere
Cottage cheese
Parmesan
Cheese is a coagulated, compressed, and usually ripened curd of milk separated from the whey
Why is it good for gut microbiome
Eating fermented foods are one of the best way to obtain probiotic bacteria, these bacteria help with many parts of the body including gut microbe. They help bring more good bacteria into your gut and they help remove the bad bacteria.
What is fermentation?
Fermentation is the conversion of carbohydrates to alcohol or organic acids using microorganisms like yeasts or bacteria under anaerobic conditions.
What is the best environment for bacteria/microbiome to grow?
Warm Temperature
Moisture
protein-rich environment
Neutral PH or slightly acidic.