Shop Manager Justine looks at the health benefits of the fermented foods sold at Get Loose. She is assisted by Diabetes Specialist Dietitian and best selling author Chris Cheyette.
What is a fermented food?
Fermented foods have been around for thousands of years. Valued for preserving the longevity of food. They are foods and drinks that have undergone a process where micro-organisms break down food components, like sugars, into other products like organic acids or alcohol. This can improve a food’s taste, texture and provide health benefits.
Why are they good for us?
This food group has a number of health benefits associated with them, including;
It is thought that the micro-organisms creating the fermentation produce bioactive peptides, vitamins and other minerals in a form more available to the body. Improving blood health, nerve function and immunity.
Many fermented foods contain friendly bacteria such as lactobacillus. These are a pro-biotic, helping populate the gut bacteria.
Gut bacteria