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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?
'...really that good for your...' (Madi)
Pros
Helps with food preservation
Eating it can increase the number of beneficial bacteria
Easier to digest
Good nurturance
May improve/support
Mood and behaviour
Mental health
Heart health
Weight loss
Cons
Can smell really bad, makes other things smell bad
Yeast can go 'wild' and spoil the liquid/food (most common with alcohol)
It can increases the risk of developing gastric cancer
It is vulnerable to contamination
If fermenting container is scratched or metal it can harbour harmful bacteria.
"Fermented Food" (Shenaya)
Fermentation is the conversion of carbohydrates to alcohol or organic acids using yeast or bacteria under anaerobic conditions
Anaerobic conditions lack oxygen
Fermented foods and beverages have undergone controlled microbial grown.
Types of Fermented Food and Drinks
Cultured milk and yogurt
Miso
Kimchi
Sauerkraut
Pickles (in salt, not vinegar)
Aged Cheese
Tempeh
Sourdough
Tofu
Wine
Beer
Kvass
Ginger Ale
Kombucha
Apple Cider Vinegar
Kefir
boosts shelf life
Increase Nutritional value
Probiotic
"...Gut Microbiome" (Anna)
Affects many parts of the body, such as digestion, the nervous system and the immume system.
The symptons can be relived by consuming probiotics and prebiotics
Examples of probiotic and prebiotic food listed above:
The gut microbiome is influenced by genetics, diet and medication use
To benefit the microbiome, a diet consisting of high amounts of fiber is ideal.
Some aspects of lifestyles also affect the microbiome, stress and lack of excersise can impact the microbiome negatively.
Antibiotics will directly affect the microbiome as it kills off the bad bacteria. This can cause lack of variety within the microbiome.
An imbalance in the gut microbiome can cause 'Dysbiosis', which can lead to cramping, digestion issues and bloating
During fermentation, bacteria can produce vitamins and useful metabolites. The bacteria helps with digestion and boosting the immune system.
After consuming fermented foods and drinks, it can cause temporary gas and bloating. Gas is produced after the harmful gut bacteria has been killed by probiotics.