Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Naturally Fermented Sauerkraut

Naturally fermented sauerkraut is a traditional preserved food made from shredded green cabbage. It is quite unlike other pickled products as the typical heat and refrigeration treatments are not utilized anywhere along the process of preserving and storing the vegetable. Instead, the main ingredient cabbage is cured by adding salt and lactobacilli and allowing the helpful bacteria to populate so as to bring about natural fermentation.

Though considered by many as just a humble relish or side dish, naturally fermented sauerkraut in fact packs a punch nutritionally.

Read further and learn more about the benefits of naturally fermented sauerkraut and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends this vegetable.

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