10 Foods Good for Digestion
Digestive Food #1: Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is a type of fermented food, in which the natural sugars of cabbage are digested and converted into carbon dioxide and organic acids. Fermentation starts with yeast and bacteria that are naturally present in the cabbage, creating the condition to promote the growth of beneficial probiotics that act as the first line of defense against toxins and harmful bacteria.
Research has shown that the probiotics in sauerkraut help reduce gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea and symptoms linked to Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Most probiotic supplements contain 5-10 billion colony forming bacterial units per serving, while one cup of sauerkraut contains around 3 billion colony forming bacterial units. Adding sauerkraut to your diet can prove to be very beneficial.
