Sauerkraut contains high levels of glucosinolates. These compounds have been shown to have anti-cancer activity in laboratory research. Heartburn is an issue for many people. It manifests when stomach acid refluxes back into the esophagus. Unlike our stomach, the esophagus does not have a protective mucosal layer, so the acid burns the esophageal lining which […]
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Love Your Guts With Fermented Foods Fermenting foods is all the rage right now, but to some people it seems like just a fancy term for rotten vegetables. When I first tasted sauerkraut, I thought it was disgusting too. But now I enjoy fermented food, and the goods things you hear about it are all […]
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