One of the best way to ensure a happy, healthy gut and bulk up the immune system is by taking in hearty helpings of fermented and pickled foods. Fermented foods such as Sauerkraut contain probiotics which are the super agents that help our digestive and immune systems. Studies have found probiotics help protect against colon cancer and reduce intestinal problems. Probiotics can reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance. So, what exactly are fermented foods? Two of the best examples are Sauerkraut and Kimchi. Sometimes it’s better to show than tell, so below are couple of simple recipes from One Green Planet:
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VEGAN Maître d’: Buddhist Shojin Ryori Cuisine
Moving into a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle does require a certain level of discipline, yet one place to get inspiration is from Buddhist monks that practice shojin ryori. The main idea of shojin ryori is to harvest only seasonal fruits and vegetables — local seasonal foods are part of the flow with nature. According to shojin ryori, the foods that grow in different seasons are also the kind of foods that nourish your body best: