What is Lacto-Fermented?
Lacto-Fermentation is an ancient process of enhancement and preservation. Lactobacilli cultures that live on the surface of roots and leaves of vegetable plants turn the sugars in the plants into lactic acid. Lacto-fermented vegetables contain lactobacilli, a pro-biotic which aids digestion and increases vitamin levels. Lactobacilli produce numerous helpful enzymes such as lactic acid. Lactic acid preserves vegetables and fruits. The integrity and nutritional value of these vegetables are held intact whereas the use of pasteurization compromises and even negates nutritional value.
How do I use lacto- fermented foods in my diet?
We recommend incorporating lacto-fermented foods in your daily diet. Think of lacto-fermented foods as condiments. Examples of how to incorporate lacto-fermented foods into your diet are:
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Eat a couple of fork full’s of sauerruben or ginger carrots or both with your salad
Eat a couple of fork full’s of sauerruben or ginger carrots or both with your salad -Sauerkraut can be eaten on a top of a hot dog
Sauerkraut can be eaten on a top of a hot dog-Ginger carrots can be used in stir fries by tossing them in at the end just to heat them slightly
Ginger carrots can be used in stir fries by tossing them in at the end just to heat them slightly-Cortido can be used on top of a taco or used with any Mexican food
Cortido can be used on top of a taco or used with any Mexican food -Quesadillas made with Kimchi or Cortido
Quesadillas made with Kimchi or CortidoWhat are some benefits of lacto-fermented foods?
-Fermented foods aid in digestion & normalize acid levels in the stomach
Fermented foods aid in digestion & normalize acid levels in the stomach-Fermented foods restore the proper balance of bacteria in the gut
Fermented foods restore the proper balance of bacteria in the gut-Raw, fermented foods are rich in enzymes
Raw, fermented foods are rich in enzymes-Fermenting food increases the flavor & it tastes good!
Fermenting food increases the flavor & it tastes good!Information referenced from the following sources:
Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon
Wild Fermentation by Sandor Katz
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