[Foodie Friday Recipe] Naturally Fermented Sauerkraut for Gut Health

Support your gut health by making your own probiotic-rich naturally fermented sauerkraut at home! It’s easier than you think…

Supporting your gut health is so important for your overall health, and while there are a number of things you can do to improve your gut health, one of the best things you can do for your microbiome is to consume fermented foods.

While humans have been consuming fermented foods for thousands of years, the modern American diet is sorely lacking in these nourishing superfoods. Most Americans’ only experience with fermented foods is yogurt – most of which is full of sugar and unhealthy additives, unless you make your own.

Fortunately, fermented foods are remarkably easy and safe to make at home – and once you develop a taste for them, you’ll likely find them downright addictive!

There are numerous fermented foods to try, almost all of which are extremely healthy for your gut. However, one of the easiest and most traditional ferments is good old-fashioned sauerkraut. Containing only cabbage and salt, naturally fermented sauerkraut is a truly simple health food that you can make at home, without any special ingredients or expensive equipment. If you make it a lot, you may eventually want to invest in a fermentation crock, but you can have equally good results with a mason jar and a basic airlock lid – or even with the simple method described below.

Here’s how to make your own naturally fermented sauerkraut:

Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe:

Find more tips, plus some ideas for enjoying your sauerkraut at MindBodyGreen.com…