What is the amazingly unavoidable role of fermented foods in our diet?

By Smriti Raseen

 What is the amazingly unavoidable role of Fermented foods in our diet

Many of us love south Indian food such as Dosa, Uthappam, Appam because of its taste. However, have you ever wondered why you feel light & relaxed after enjoying them. This is because of the probiotic content and different important nutrients that are present in the fermented food.

Meal consisting fermented foods


So, you must be thinking 'What are Fermentation'?

Fermentation is the way by which the ingredients breakdown into a consumable form.

Wondrous rewards of fermented foods on your health

  •       We all are aware of how the probiotics present in the south Indian fermented foods keep us away from constipation, diarrhea and bloating. And help us in boosting              digestion. 
  •      Probiotics present in the fermented foods boosts the efficiency of immune system. As we are aware that our immune system is directly or indirectly related to our gut. And by taking care of the gut, we can reduce the inflammation in the body.
  •      According to the research, the vitamins and minerals that are required for making stronger bones are found in fermented foods.
  •      Probiotics present in Indian fermented foods help in improving one’s mental well-being. Vitamins k, vitamin B12 and minerals works as a mood enhancer.
  •      Probiotics helps in lowering down the inflammation, gut issues and controlling hypertension.
  •      Fermented foods helps in increasing metabolism and controlling diabetes.
  •      It is believed that allergic reactions triggered due to the weak gut, probiotics present in fermented foods help in lessen the allergic reactions.
    

Types of fermented foods

  •       Indian Cheese - Indian cheese is known as Paneer, which is incorporated in different     cuisines especially in India. For example: Paneer from Punjab, bandel from Kolkata, Kalari from Kashmir.  
    Paneer tikka

  •        Yoghurt - Another form of fermented food is yoghurt which is commonly used in Indian households. The probiotics content in yogurt help in calming down your gut and helps in strengthening it.    
    Homemade yogurt

  •         Doas & idli Batters - In the southern parts of India, dosa’s and idli’s are very common breakfast items which helps in leveling up the digestive system.
  • South indian dishes

  •      Fermented Soybean – Akhuni - In the north-east India Akhuni is another type of fermented food that is used. It is just the fermented soybean, which is added into curries and mixed with chutneys to increase the probiotic content and make it easy to digest. 
    Soyabean

 

Terrible Side effects of fermented food

  •          Bloating - The most common reaction to fermented foods is a temporary increase in gas and bloating.
  •          Headaches and migraines – while breaking down fermented food in the body amines is created which can lead to headaches and migraines.
  •         Histamine intolerance – if you are Histamine intolerant then you should stay away from fermented foods because it can increase indigestion.
  •         Infection from probiotics - You need to consume fermented foods when they are fresh, because stale food can lead to virus contamination because the high number of bacteria and fungus present in the fermented foods.

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Conclusion

I believe, Fermented foods should be part of our diet as they are very beneficial for our body. Fermented foods stop the growth and attaching the of bad bacteria in our gut. Probiotics present in the fermented foods makes our digestive system strong, and keep us away from life threatening disease such as colon cancer.

Fermented foods specially, south Indian foods really taste yummy and you will feel satiety for long hours.

This is my take on fermented foods, let me know yours in the comment section.

Which one is your favourite.😎

 

 

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