Fermented veggies.
Hozven added that your digestive system is healthiest when you have a “diverse microbio,” which in turn helps you better assimilate nutrients in your food and ward off pathogens. Many people have a suppressed microbio, and she believes this is a big part of why we’re seeing so many chronic diseases today. The benefits of probiotics are well documented and you’ll get a ton of them with fermented foods.
Guess this all means it’s time to finally try kimchi, or, if that’s a tad over-the-top for you, you could go the popular Kefir or yogurt route. Then again, there’s always the ol’ standby: the pickle. Perhaps it’s a stretch to say that pickles will give you the courage to land a date but hey, social anxiety does imply a certain lacking in that area, right? Maybe there really is a positive link. As Hozven finished- “Of course, if you feel good, you’re mood is better.”
How can you possibly argue with that?
Recommended Reading:
Fermented Vegetables: Creative Recipes for Fermenting 64 Vegetables & Herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes by Kirsten K. Shockey and Christopher Shockey (Storey Publishing, 2014)
Packed with nutritious bacteria and probiotics that assist with your digestion and boost your immune system, fermented foods are health powerhouses. This guide features in-depth instruction for everything from kimchi to pickles and offers over 120 recipes. If your diet is lacking in the necessary vitamins, minerals and enzymes, you should add this book to your kitchen library. And don’t forget that fermented foods can actually be extremely tasty.
Cultured Food for Life: How to Make and Serve Delicious Probiotic Foods for Better Health and Wellness by Donna Schwenk (Hay House, 2013)
After a tough pregnancy and various health problems, Donna Schwenk discovered the ancient art of home fermentation, which supercharges everyday foods with tons of beneficial bacteria and vitamins. Not long after incorporating these kinds of foods, her vitality skyrocketed and she began a new life as a teacher and writer. Her website, CulturedFoodLife.com, preaches the health benefits of various fermented foods, and shows people how easy it is to make a necessary lifestyle change. Feeling better is an awfully important personal quest, after all.
