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The season of sauerkraut is coming – a very useful product not only for immunity, but also for the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Surprisingly, sauerkraut contains 7 times more vitamins than fresh. In addition, this is a fairly budgetary way to improve and cleanse the body.
Source of vitamins
Sauerkraut is a source, first of all, of a large amount of vitamin C. The lactic acid bacteria that cabbage releases during the fermentation process prevent vitamin C from volatilizing. As if by sealing them in the product. Eating sauerkraut, you will definitely not have a lack of vitamin K and group B – the first is useful for the processes of hematopoiesis, the second – for the stable functioning of the nervous system.
Helping immunity
The consumption of sauerkraut normalizes the balance of work in the body and the acid-base level in the stomach. And the state of immunity directly depends on the work of our digestive system. Resistance to viruses increases significantly.
Weight loss guarantee
It becomes difficult to apply dietary food with the onset of cold weather and a decrease in the abundance of vegetables, fruits and herbs. Most of us will somehow increase our calorie intake and gain weight. Eating sauerkraut will increase motility and motility, and its digestion requires more calories than any other food in the off-season. Cabbage itself is low in calories.
Anti-aging effect
Cabbage is a source of antioxidants that not only protect the body from free radicals from the external environment, but also help cleanse the intestines of toxins, thereby rejuvenating the entire body. Sauerkraut is a great alternative to summer berries that has the same effect.
Remedy for pain
Sauerkraut relieves pain in diseases such as laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis. In this case, sauerkraut juice mixed with a teaspoon of honey will help you. This drink should be taken during the day for 2-3 tablespoons every 2-3 hours.
Cosmetic effect
The consumption of sauerkraut affects the appearance and condition of the skin – the color is evened out, the skin becomes more elastic and elastic.
Sauerkraut can also be used as an external remedy – wrap a little product in gauze and apply for 20 minutes as a mask to problem areas. The exception is skin with acne, cuts and wounds. This mask nourishes the skin, unclogs pores and tones.
We will remind, earlier we told how to cook sauerkraut, and also warned how not to get caught fake sauerkraut in stores.
Be healthy!