We eat anything to support our body. To keep our body strong, we try to choose the best food to eat. We keep cleaning vegetable and kitchen stuff to make sure that everything is no bacteria. But have you ever known that some bacteria are good for your health? Or we can say those bacteria or Probiotic foods are the healthiest foods ever. If you want to know about the benefit, read this article until the last word. I’m going to show you some probiotic foods and the benefit too.
1. KIMCHI
Kimchi is a traditional fermented Korean delicacy which is made from vegetables include cabbage and a range of spices and seasoning. Base on researcher, the bio-chemicals contained in cabbage are effective in preventing cancer. The red hot pepper powder is full of vitamin A and C and helps reduce the chance of developing lung cancer. The organic acid, lactobacilli, and lactic acid which are produced during the fermentation of kimchi-suppress harmful bacteria and stimulate beneficial bacteria, prevent constipation, clean intestines and prevent colon cancer. Moreover, eating kimchi lowers homocysteine in blood that cause blood vessel diseases, such as stricture of heart and stroke and made immune cells become more active and increase the number of antibodies. Kimchi is fermented food, it is easy to digests and its nutritions are easily absorbed.
2. Pickles
A pickle is a cucumber that has been pickled in brine, vinegar, or other solution and left to ferment for a period of time. You can easily find pickles in your sandwich. Pickles are a great snack as they are low in both fat content and calories. The typical dill pickle wedge contain less than one gram of fat and four calories. While the pickles won’t knock you socks off in regards to calories or fat content, it will pack a punch with its vitamin K content which is known to prevent blood clots after injuries. Pickle also contain sodium, fiber, potassium and vitamin C. The high sodium content helps the hydration process as it help the body retain water for long time.
3. KEFIR
This unique name comes from the Turkish work “Kief”, which means “good feeling”. Kefir is a fermented milk product (cow, goat or sheep milk) that tastes like a drinkable yogurt. Kefir contains high levels of vitamin B12, calcium, magnesium, vitamin K2, biotin, folate, enzymes and probiotics. Because of kefir’s unique set of nutrients it has been show to benefit the body in 7 main ways such as
- boot immunity
- heal inflammatory bowel disease
- build bone density
- fight allergies
- improve lactose digestion
- kill candida
- support detoxification
4. SAUERKRAUT
This sauerkraut came out of a can and was used solely as a hot dog topping. The lactic process that naturally preserves sauerkraut is ripe with probiotic power. Naturally fermented foods such as sauerkraut is an excellent way to rebuilt healthy gut bacterial levels. And sauerkraut is good source of vitamin C and it can fight cancer.
5. TEMPEH
It’s a traditional soy bean product of Indonesia. As supposed to many other soyfoods, tempeh is made from a whole soybeans and possesses all the health benefits of soybean. Tempeh is a healthy, protein-rich plant food that is well worth adding to your diet. Tempeh is best describe as a chewy, slightly nutty and hearty soybean cake. Tempeh contain genistein, which plays a significant role in lowering the risk of prostate cancer in men. Tempeh is also helpful in treating menopausal. And Tempeh can against some other cancers like breast cancer.
6. KOMBUCHA
Kombucha has many health benefits. It can boost immune system and is also rich in antioxidants which help to strengthen immunity. Anyway, kombucha is a natural detoxifier. It’s promotes detoxification. And kompucha is rich in vitamin B and enzymes which can reduce stress, anxiety and depression, boost memory and relieve PMS. Then kompucha can boost energy. Its can increases metabolism too.
7. DARK CHOCOLATE
Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. It contains a decent amount of soluble fiber and is loaded with minerals. This dark chocolate is a powerful source of antioxidants and may improve blood flow and lower blood pressure. Moreover, dark chocolate raises HDL and protects LDL against oxidation. It may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Another study showed that eat chocolate 5+times per week lowered the risk of cardiovascular disease by 57%. Anyway, all girls always use any kind of lotion to protect their skin for sun, but have you ever know that dark chocolate also can protect your skin from sun. And the good news isn’t over yet. Dark chocolate may also improve the function of the brain.
8. MISO SOUP
Miso is one kind of soup of Japanese. And it has many benefits such as contains all essential amino acid which make it a complete protein, stimulates the secretion of digestive fluids in the stomach, restores beneficial probiotic to the intestines, aids in the digestion and assimilation of other foods in the intestines, is a good vegetable-quality source of vitamin B, strengthen the quality of blood and lymph fluid, reduce risk for breast, protects against radiation due to dipilocolonic acid and help to lower LDL cholesterol.
9. BLUE GREEN ALGAE
Blue green algae is a good source of protein which include all the essential amino acid, making it a complete source of these important nutrients.The algae also contains vitamin C,A,E and several vitamin B. And the blue green algae may boost your immune system and have natural anti-viral properties, helping suppress growth of HIV and other viruses. Algae also help relieve fatigue and improve your tolerance off exercise.
10. YOGURT
We all know that yogurt is really delicious. Everyone likes yogurt. It can give you flat abs and its rich in almost vitamins. A cup of yogurt a day can help you recover faster after a workout. Yogurt is a high protein food. Or it can be the excellent source of protein. Especially, a daily serving of yogurt keeps you away from cold too.