5 REASONS TO...

ENJOY A SERVING OF SAUERKRAUT

Eating any fermented food is good for you as it helps keep your gut bacteria healthy.

1. Sauerkraut – fermented cabbage – is one of the best as beneficial probiotics are generated during fermentation. And it’s these that make sauerkraut such a healthy food.

2. Probiotics in sauerkraut help reduce symptoms such as constipation, bloating and gas, and may be beneficial to people with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

3. Sauerkraut also contains enzymes that help the gut break down food into more easily digestible fragments, helping nutrient absorption.

4. It contains vitamins C and K, potassium, calcium and phosphorus – minerals that are beneficial to blood pressure and bone health.

5. Sauerkraut is a good source of fibre, which helps to keep you fuller for longer and maintain regular bowel function.