Sauerkraut in a bowl with a jar in the background
Sauerkraut is fermented cabbage. 
Sauerkraut is a good dietary fibre and contains vitamins C and K, potassium, calcium and phosphorus.

The beneficial probiotics in sauerkraut are important for good digestive health, they feed the good bacteria in your gut and can combat inflammation.
Probiotics  reduce gas, bloating and beneficial to those with conditions such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.

Sauerkraut also contains enzymes that help the body to break down food into  more easily digestible molecules which in turn helps the body to absorb more nutrients.

Sauerkraut in a jar with a spoon on top

Most of our immune system is found in our gut, so with its gut-supporting properties sauerkraut is also of benefit to your immune system too.

 The good bacteria from sauerkraut helps to keep the lining of your digestive system healthy. 
A strong gut lining stops any unwanted substances or toxins from ‘leaking’ into your body causing an immune response.

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