Eat to reveal the charming "fermentation power" Apple cider vinegar and kimchi make your intestines beautiful

In the hot summer, homemade fermented foods are popular among people. However, nutritionists remind that fermented foods and drinks should be consumed in moderation, because fermented foods have powerful effects and rich flavors, so they should be consumed in small meals rather than in large quantities at one time. In particular, consuming too much salt, sugar, or artificial additives will cause harm to your health.

Li Wanping, a professional nutritionist at Rongxin Clinic, pointed out that fermented foods have become very popular in recent years, mainly because fermented foods can allow nutrients such as protein and starch to be "pre-digested" during the fermentation process to break down substances. This not only increases gastrointestinal metabolic function, but also retains potential enzymes in the body and enhances immune function.

Benefits of fermented food: increase metabolism, aid digestion

On the other hand, the reason why fermented foods are not easy to spoil and can be preserved for a long time is that they are rich in microorganisms that can inhibit the growth of certain spoilage bacteria and miscellaneous bacteria. Fermented foods are also rich in dietary fiber, which can prevent intestinal and gastric diseases, and through the adjustment of body functions, it has an auxiliary effect in reducing the risk of cancer.

For example, the acetic acid contained in naturally brewed vinegar can help control blood pressure, and drinking it in moderation can help balance blood sugar and eliminate fatigue. Naturally brewed vinegar contains a lot of amino acids and minerals, which can improve the problem of high cholesterol. Making your own fruit vinegar using fruits is not only low in calories, but also one of the healthy fermented foods for cooling off and losing weight in the summer.

Nutritionist Li Wanping (pictured) stressed that consuming more dark-colored fruits and vegetables has a positive effect on the body. (Photo provided by Rongxin Clinic)

Homemade fruit vinegar is delicious and helps you lose weight

Nutritionist Li Wanping emphasized that basically, vinegar can be divided into two types: natural brewed vinegar and artificial synthetic vinegar. Natural vinegar has a higher nutritional value than artificial vinegar because it undergoes a fermentation process. Therefore, if you want to eat vinegar for health reasons, you should choose natural vinegar.

In addition, natural brewed vinegar is rich in essential amino acids for the human body, which can adjust the acidic physique into a healthy alkaline physique, relieve gas and bloating, purify blood vessels and is beneficial to the metabolism and balance of fat, and enhance the metabolism of protein and carbohydrates. Since natural vinegar is fermented from a variety of fruits, it has a rich taste and texture.

Nutritionist Li Wanping especially recommends apple cider vinegar and lemon vinegar, which are delicious and can help lose weight. Among them, apple cider vinegar has the best weight loss effect. Here's how to make a week's worth of apple cider vinegar at home:

Apple cider vinegar is low in calories and its sweet and sour taste makes it a good choice for weight loss.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Ingredients: 1 kg of apples, 2 kg of pears, 3 to 4 bottles of natural vinegar.

Drinking vinegar has taboos. Too much vinegar can affect your health.

After opening, vinegar should be stored in the refrigerator. In the past when there were no refrigerators, many elderly people were accustomed to storing vinegar at room temperature. However, once the bottle is opened, it is easy to be infected by microorganisms and bacteria. The longer it is stored, the more microorganisms will breed, and gastroenteritis may occur if it is consumed.

Remember, never replace water with fruit vinegar. The reason is that fruit vinegar tastes sour, which makes many people ignore the sugar it contains. If you drink it without restraint, you may drink too much sugar and cause a burden on your body. In addition, it is not conducive to weight loss and affects blood sugar. Drinking too much vinegar can also damage the enamel of teeth. It is not recommended for people with sensitive stomachs or ulcers. Too much or too little is not a healthy way.

Taiwanese kimchi is currently the most popular fermented food, but it is best not to eat it every day to replace fresh vegetables.

Homemade kimchi is sweet and sour and appetizing

Kimchi is made from fresh vegetables such as cabbage, cucumber, carrot, and cabbage as the main ingredients. Add appropriate amounts of vinegar, salt, sugar, and chili powder to ferment it to produce a sweet and sour appetizer taste. Whether eaten alone with rice, stir-fried or cooked with other ingredients, it can stimulate appetite.

In addition, kimchi is also one of the most popular fermented foods. Nutritionist Li Wanping pointed out that when you have a poor appetite in the summer, it is best to have a plate of appetizers. Taiwanese kimchi is a great simple cold dish. In fact, it is not difficult to make. You can easily make sweet and sour Taiwanese kimchi at home.

Taiwanese Kimchi

Ingredients: 1 cabbage, 2 carrots, a little salt.

practice:

1. Wash the cabbage, drain the water, cut the carrot into appropriate shreds, spread the cabbage into appropriate sizes with your hands, add salt, mix well and soften for 2 to 3 hours.

2. The softened cabbage will release water. Drain the water, add shredded carrots and seasonings, mix well, and store in the refrigerator. You can enjoy it the next day.

Nutritionist Li Wanping (pictured) reminds us that although eating kimchi can supplement probiotics, it can never replace fresh vegetables. (Photo provided by Rongxin Clinic)

There are taboos in eating kimchi and it cannot replace fresh vegetables

However, it should be noted that salt and sugar must be added during the production process of kimchi for seasoning. Eating too much may increase the burden on the body, and consuming too much added sugar can easily be converted into blood lipids, increasing the risk of abnormal blood lipids and blood sugar levels. If some pickled foods are not stored properly, they may be contaminated with bacteria or mycotoxins.

In addition, although eating kimchi can supplement probiotics, it can never replace fresh vegetables. Eating only kimchi every day is not a good healthy choice. It is still recommended to add a variety of colorful fresh vegetables. The amount can be based on the daily vegetable intake of the Ministry of Health and Welfare. It is recommended to consume at least 300 grams of vegetables a day. Every 100 grams is about the amount of cooked vegetables in a bowl of rice in a Tatung rice cooker. Three cups a day is the minimum daily vegetable intake.