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Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut is an excellent source of vitamin C and K, iron, fiber and the gut healthy bacteria, lactic acid.  When you heat sauerkraut in the cooking process you will lose some of the healthy bacteria produced in the fermentation process, however, it will still be a great source of soluble fiber, vitamin K  and iron.  This simple recipe passed down from […]

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Pickles

Pickles Other Grounded Health Benefits Lower bad cholesterol levels.  Build resilience against seasonal ailments due to high levels of vitamin A  Helps with headaches as pickles contains calcium and magnesium The good bacteria in pickles can boost the production of GABA – a chemical that decreases anxiety and creates calmness of mood Probiotic powerhouses of

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Pickles: Probiotic Powerhouses

Pickles: Probiotic Powerhouses By Riya SoodArpana “Annie” Gupta, PhD During my childhood trips to India, some of my fondest memories were of sticking my fingers in my grandmothers’ earthen pots to pull out different flavors of pickles. These spicy, tangy and salty morsels of fermented vegetables and fruit were something I still vividly remember and

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Probiotics

Probiotics Other Grounded Health Benefits Stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Reduce levels of cortisol that helps lower anxiety, stress, and depression. Improve nutrient absorption, including minerals like calcium that makes bones stronger. Boost our mood and reduce levels of anxiety, stress, and depression. Enhance bacterial fermentation to improve metabolism and digestion.

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