EFFECT OF SAUERKRAUT AND GARLIC,KIWI FOR HEALTH
SAUERKRAUT
The traditional hot-dog topping can do serious wonders for your waistline. “Fermented foods like sauerkraut, pickled veggies, and
kimchi are some of the best sources of probiotics—a form of good bacteria that support healthy digestion and decrease bloat,” says
Frank Lipman, M.D., founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York City. “That’s important, since diets low in probiotics can
cause bad bacteria to overtake the good ones, leading to health problems ranging from autoimmune diseases to weight gain.” Try
spooning sauerkraut onto sandwiches or grilled pork, or stir it into a warm potato salad with grainy mustard.
If you feel like you're eating all the right stuff, but to no avail, your microbiome, the newly discovered ecosystem of bacteria
living in your gut, may be out of whack. Fuel it and you'll improve digestion, beat bloat, and boost your metabolism.
KIWI
Craving something sweet? This fruit -- along with colorful radishes, tomatoes, and carrots -- contains arabinogalactans, a plant-based
fiber and prebiotic that feeds the friendly bacteria that help your metabolism function optimally. The fiber also kills E. coli and
klebsiella -- two types of bad bacteria associated with carrying excess weight, Kellman says. Chop kiwi into grilled chicken salads or
puree into smoothies for a colorful and sweet kick.
GARLIC
It seems counterintuitive to feed the microbiome foods with antimicrobial properties, but studies show that garlic only goes after
bad, inflammation-causing bacteria while leaving good bacteria intact. It's also rich in inulin, the fiber that helps the body digest
food more efficiently and steadies blood sugar. Add fresh chopped garlic to tomato-mozzarella salads and stir-fries, or sprinkle
garlic powder onto meats and fish before grilling.
