In this cozy fall weather in the northeast, I’m inspired to tell you about the benefits of sauerkraut on your health and share my new sauerkraut recipe. Sauerkraut is a type of cabbage that has been finely cut and has undergone fermentation. It has many nutritional benefits, is easy to add to a meal or experiment with in the kitchen.
Growing up in Serbia, my grandmother and mother used to make a lot of sauerkraut in the winter months. While I’ve continued the tradition, I’ve also experimented with new recipes, and am delighted to share one here!
What are the health benefits of sauerkraut?
1. It’s rich in fiber. Most individuals do not consume enough fiber in their diet. Fiber does not only confer health benefits, but it also helps you feel full faster. Fiber in food contributes to your stomach expanding when the food reaches your stomach. This expansion signals to your body that you are starting to get full, and you are therefore less likely to overeat.
2. It’s a good source of vitamin C (important for immunity) and vitamin K2 (important for heart health and bone health).
3. It is a source of minerals, including iron. The amazing thing is that vitamin C, which is also in sauerkraut, enhances iron absorption.
4. It has probiotics.
5. It contains compounds that have been shown to have anti-cancer properties.
Check out my new recipe for a sauerkraut side dish with turmeric here.
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