Today, I want to dive deep into the world of sauerkraut and its incredible benefits for our gut health. I’m a sauerkraut girlie through and through – I’ve always loved the taste, but when I learned the benefits of sauerkraut (along with other fermented foods), I was SOLD ✅ So, let’s explore why sauerkraut is not only delicious but also a must-have addition to our hormone-balancing journey.

Is Sauerkraut a probiotic superfood?

According to a report published in Functional Foods in Health and Disease, it was found that a 2 tbsp serving of sauerkraut could meet our daily probiotic needs and they called it a “probiotic superfood” This was mindblowing for me. 🤯 Not only does sauerkraut provide us with a significant dose of probiotics, but these beneficial bacteria also have a higher chance of surviving the digestive system compared to other sources.

Do We Still Need Probiotic Supplements?

Many of you might be wondering if sauerkraut alone is enough to meet our probiotic requirements. Well, research indicates that if we’re consuming enough sauerkraut, we may not need to take probiotic capsules additionally. A single gram of sauerkraut contains anywhere between 1,000 to 100 million colony-forming units (CFUs) of probiotics, whereas probiotic supplements can range from 1 to 50 billion CFUs per dose (PMC6117398). However, depending on your goals, you may consider including a probiotic with strains that target specific symptoms.

The Power of Fermented Foods:

It is important to note that fermented foods of all kinds can be a part of our diets for probiotic benefits! 🦋

A few of my other favorite fermented foods for gut health are:

• Yogurt
• Pickles (lacto-fermented)
• Kimchi
• Sourdough bread
• Kombucha
• Miso
• Kefir

Things to Keep in Mind:

When it comes to fermented foods, there are a few key factors to consider:

• The fermentation process results in many amazing foods with probiotic benefits and we can get these from other foods such as kimchi, pickle juice, yogurt, and kefir, in addition to sauerkraut!
• If you struggle with histamine intolerance, fermented foods may cause a reaction or rash! You may have to address gut health and histamine issues before being able to include fermented foods
• If you’re new to fermented foods, you may prefer to start with a small amount and work your way up to ensure no digestive discomfort as your body adjusts
• Pasteurizing can kill probiotics, so you may want to look into raw, unpasteurized products when safe/ possible to do so
• Check your labels! Look for products that don’t have vinegar as this can kill most/ all of the probiotics.

If you’re here, I can safely assume you’re equally obsessed with gut health as I am. So let me know in the comments if you’ll be adding sauerkraut into your daily routine!

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