Food has been preserved for thousands of years through the natural process of fermentation. Microorganisms take care of that. Under these optimal conditions, bacteria and yeasts convert natural sugars into alcohol or lactic acid. We are all familiar with fermented foods – beer and wine, for example, are among them. Just like bread, sauerkraut, olives, chocolate, coffee and many types of cheese. All of these foods are good for our gut. Countless bacteria live in it, which are part of the immune system and control our well-being. In fact, scientists claim that gut flora has a much greater impact on our lives than previously thought.
You have to imagine our intestinal flora as an ecosystem that is populated by countless microorganisms. Actually. Due to our western lifestyle and our addiction to fast food, which is full of chemical additives, we destroy the useful little helpers in our intestines.
Good for the gut
The German Society for Nutrition (DGE) also assigns an important role to the intestinal flora for human health. Fermented foods are said to have a beneficial effect on the intestines with the help of the lactic acid-producing bacteria they contain and even reduce or prevent disorders such as constipation, diarrhea and inflammatory bowel diseases.
We present five foods that are good for your intestinal flora.