Swollen belly goodbye! 7 fermented foods that improve digestion

The fermentation of food and drinks is a tradition of eastern and eastern countries, in many cases used to prolong their conservation. This type of food strengthens the immune system and improves digestion by helping metabolism, with the result of deflating our poor belly.
Here is a list of the main fermented foods and some drinks, so we get this cumbersome bloated feeling out of the way too.

Before proceeding, here's a video summarizing the perfect foods to counter bloating and heaviness.

1. Bread with sourdough

The sourdough is a yeast that is obtained through natural fermentation. Thanks to this type of yeast, to replace that of beer, homemade bread (as well as pasta and pizza), is much more digestible for our poor bellies.

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2. Sauerkraut

We automatically associate this food with Germany and Austria because that's exactly where it comes from. Sauerkraut is rich in vitamins and minerals and is a real natural remedy for the intestine.

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3. The Tempeh

This fermented food strengthens bones and heart because it is rich in proteins and isoflavonoids. It is based on fermented soy and is obtained starting from soy beans.

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4. The Miso

You may remember him for the fantastic Miso soup they serve at the Japanese restaurant. This food is very ancient, and has always been used as a condiment, often in place of the nut. It comes from the fermentation of cereals, soy and whole sea salt. Miso regulates intestinal functioning and strengthens the immune system.

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5. The Kefir

In this specific case we are not talking about fermented foods but about a drink that is obtained from milk (including soy) or from water, thanks to specific granules that allow fermentation. It is a drink rich in live lactic ferments and probiotics and for this reason excellent for the intestine.

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6. Kombucha Tea

This fermented tea-based drink comes from the east, where it is considered an elixir of life. It is excellent for digestion and helps the stomach and spleen in this process. It is especially recommended for those suffering from kidney stones.

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7. Yogurt

Fermented food par excellence, yogurt is obtained starting from cow's or vegetable milk (including soy). Being rich in probiotics and live lactic ferments, it helps digestion and deflates the belly.