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Fermented foods and drinks have become very popular over recent years even though they have been consumed worldwide for over 13,000 years! Fermentation is the bacterial (or yeast) conversion of sugar and starch to acids and other by-products, including ethanol. The acidity not only prevents growth of bacteria in food that can spoil food and drink but also creates foods with an interesting sour, tangy flavour.<\/p>\n
Fermented local products include yogurt, beer and bread. Across the world fermented products include: Sauerkraut (\u2018sour cabbage\u2019) from Germany, kimchi from Korea, kombucha from China and kefir from the Caucasian mountains.<\/p>\n
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You can\u2019t escape the supposed benefits of fermented foods as they have been touted all over the media. The main area of focus: probiotic content and gut health. A probiotic is defined as live microorganisms that can establish within the gut and provide a benefit to the host. With this interest has come an increased recognition for the importance of looking after our gut microbiota, both for gut and non-gut health outcomes.<\/p>\n
Finally emerging evidence from studies for fermented foods and health in humans has found to be positive re gut bacteria.<\/p>\n
Research has uncovered so many variables that could be at play so the outcomes are not always clear-cut. Some other interesting areas of research ongoing include: the possibility that fermentation can increase the iron bioavailability from cereals by reducing phytic acid content, which can stop your body absorbing iron. Certain bacteria can also synthesise nutritive compounds, including particular B vitamins all very interesting.<\/p>\n
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Fermented foods can be included as part of a balanced, healthy diet, although it should be recognised that some shop bought have a high salt content such as sauerkraut and kimchi. Fermentation is popular at home and if you do wish to commence this ensure you follow safe food hygiene practices and that you use the correct ingredients, conditions and storage for that particular ferment. Although the evidence for specific health benefits is still emerging, the taste, saving on food waste are all positive!<\/p>\n
We have loved making water kefir<\/a> (we used these) the last few years and delighted that it tastes amazing while boosting gut health.<\/p>\n Just remember if buying fermented foods in the supermarket that are processed by heat, baked or filtrated (e.g. pasteurised sauerkraut, sourdough) these are inactivate as this processing removes the microbes and will not contain live cultures.<\/p>\n If you are unsure of how to change your eating habits, or need help optimising the foods you eat please do contact us. <\/u><\/a>We would love to help you or your family and friends with any nutrition related queries big or small.<\/p>\n In the meantime do please check out our 121Dietitian Shop<\/a><\/p>\n If you have enjoyed this blog we would love you to share this with your family and friends on your social media channels.<\/p>\n Why not visit our\u00a0YouTube Channel<\/a> for more on keeping your health optimal.<\/p>\n Gillian x<\/p>\n [instagram-feed]<\/p>\n Updated December 2022<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With a rise in popularity for fermented foods in recent years comes a look at their impact on health. Here, Gillian gets clear on what fermented foods are and if they actually have a positive effect on health. What are fermented foods? Fermented foods and drinks have become very popular over recent years even though they have been consumed worldwide for over 13,000 years! Fermentation is the bacterial (or yeast) conversion of sugar and starch to acids and other by-products, including ethanol. The acidity not only prevents growth of bacteria in food that can spoil food and drink but also creates foods with an interesting sour, tangy flavour. Fermented local products include yogurt, beer and bread. Across the world fermented products include: Sauerkraut (\u2018sour cabbage\u2019) from Germany, kimchi from Korea, kombucha from China and kefir from the Caucasian mountains. Any benefits from fermented foods? You can\u2019t escape the supposed benefits of fermented foods as they have been touted all over the media. The main area of focus: probiotic content and gut health. A probiotic is defined as live microorganisms that can establish within the gut and provide a benefit to the host. With this interest has come an increased recognition for the importance of looking after our gut microbiota, both for gut and non-gut health outcomes. Finally emerging evidence from studies for fermented foods and health in humans has found to be positive re gut bacteria. Research has uncovered so many variables that could be at play so the outcomes are not always clear-cut. Some other interesting areas of research ongoing include: the possibility that fermentation can increase the iron bioavailability from cereals by reducing phytic acid content, which can stop your body absorbing iron. Certain bacteria can also synthesise nutritive compounds, including particular B vitamins all very interesting. Overall Fermented foods can be included as part of a balanced, healthy diet, although it should be recognised that some shop bought have a high salt content such as sauerkraut and kimchi. Fermentation is popular at home and if you do wish to commence this ensure you follow safe food hygiene practices and that you use the correct ingredients, conditions and storage for that particular ferment. Although the evidence for specific health benefits is still emerging, the taste, saving on food waste are all positive! We have loved making water kefir (we used these) the last few years and delighted that it tastes amazing while boosting gut health. Just remember if buying fermented foods in the supermarket that are processed by heat, baked or filtrated (e.g. pasteurised sauerkraut, sourdough) these are inactivate as this processing removes the microbes and will not contain live cultures. If you are unsure of how to change your eating habits, or need help optimising the foods you eat please do contact us. We would love to help you or your family and friends with any nutrition related queries big or small. In the meantime do please check out our 121Dietitian Shop If you have enjoyed this blog we would love you to share this with your family and friends on your social media channels. Why not visit our\u00a0YouTube Channel for more on keeping your health optimal. How can a Dietitian help Book a consultation via our Online Portal About Gillian Killiner\u00a0 Check out our tailored dietary programmes Gillian x [instagram-feed] Updated December 2022<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,1],"tags":[116,115,201,202,233,25,262,261,203,204,87],"class_list":["post-2183","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","category-news","tag-dietitian-belfast","tag-dietitian-northern-ireland","tag-fermented-foods","tag-gut-bacteria","tag-gut-health","tag-health","tag-kefir","tag-kombutcha","tag-microbiota","tag-probiotic","tag-vitamins"],"yoast_head":"\nHow can a Dietitian help<\/h3>\n
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