Daily Fit Tip: Try a fermented food
The word isn't all that appetizing, really -- fermented. It sounds like something that happens to gym socks left in a locker over a long weekend. But fermented foods are packed with beneficial bacteria, known as probiotics, and can be a nutritious addition to a healthy diet.What exactly are fermented foods? According to this article, they are foods that use microorganisms to convert the carbs in a given food to alcohol or acid. This prevents the food from spoiling, and also gives fermented food a nice tangy flavor. Examples of common fermented foods are:
- yogurt
- kefir
- sauerkraut (non-pasteurized)
- kimchi
For more tips on what makes a healthy food choice, check out AOL Body's America Takes It Off! and their article on How to Stock a Healthy Refrigerator.
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5-06-2008 @ 10:44AM
Judy said...
Oh, how I adore kimchi! I used to have a roommate whose mom made it. Now I don't know where to gt the stuff. And I am looking at making my own yogurt - save packaging, and maybe a little money.
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