Preparing and eating fermented foods is quickly becoming a lost art. When was the last time that you prepared sauerkraut, or for that matter even ate it? By the way, after reading this post, if you want to make sauerkraut then follow "Mother Earth New's" simple directions at http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/2006-08-01/Got-Cabbage-Make-Sauerkraut.aspx
Anyway, back to fermented foods . . . acid indigestion results when your stomach doesn't have good bacteria and enzymes. The symptoms of "acid indigestion" are really a warning that you don't have enough acid. Loading up on antacids will just make the problem worse over the long term.
Fermented foods are pre-digested foods that magically sooth and heal the stomach. They also provide nutrients like B vitamins and omege-3 fatty acitds. Dr. Bill Douglas in the February 2010 issue of his Douglas Report stated that "the lactic acid you get from fermeted foods produces substances that can kill bacteria like Salmonela and Helicobacter pylori." Ever wonder why the French have such a low cancer and heart disease rate? Could it be because the drink more wine, a fermented food, that has avoided commercial processing?
Other fermented foods that you might try are Kombucha, an excellent drink and unflavored (fewer calories, non-pasteurized yogurt.
To your health . . .
