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  What’s the deal with lactofermentation anyways and what are the health benefits? How is it different than using vinegar?
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  Lactofermentation is the process of feeding starches and sugars to natural bacteria in the food, creating lactic acid. Lactic acid fermentation converts lactose {a sugar} into lactic acid {a beneficial bacteria}. The vegetables like cabbage and cucumbers are left to steep in a salt brine and the sugars eventually are broken down to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria as well as B vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids.
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  There are several benefits to fermenting food: it enhances the digestion of food and the bioavailability of nutrients and the beneficial bacteria fermented veggies contain feed the good guys in your gut. Since over 70% of the immune dry stem lies in the gut, having a proper balance of gut flora is crucial to our immunity.
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  Fermentation is also good for preserving food, when vegetables are fermented acetic acid, alcohol and lactic acid are formed, which are all bio-preservatives that retain nutrients and prevent spoilage. Lactic acid actually reduces the pH and therefor inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria!
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  By lactofermenting pickles and cabbage for kraut or kimchi instead of simply using vinegar it increases vitamin C, folate and manganese which protects our blood vessels as well as our immune system. Fermented veggies have a high content of vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber as well as a wide range of phytochemicals.
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  It’s easy to do at home and through not exposing the vegetables to heat {such as the process of canning for sore bought pickles and kraut} the vegetables remain enzyme rich and raw! It’s such a simple way to preserve your garden harvests and a fun project to get creative and experiment with + it supports good gut health! What are your favorite veggies to ferment? Let me know in the comments!
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• serbamilkywayYUM ♥️Black radish , cabbage , beets, cucumbers , ginger , eggs ... ummm pretty much any veggie :) ferments forevaaa //
• manamedicinals@serbamilkyway ginger- yum!!!!