Sauerkraut Nutrition and Benefit Summary

About Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut means sour cabbage that is one of the oldest foods in the history of fermented foods. Preserved in solution of healthy bacteria and probiotics sauerkraut is a very strong flavoured food. Used as a condiment in various meat food; popularly hot dogs, sauerkraut has gained a lot of importance in western civilization. Sauerkraut was used by captains and people travelling and making sea voyages as it prevented scurvy and also was a preserved food that could stay without getting spoil for long.

Sauerkraut Nutrition Value

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• It has good source of vitamin C.
• It is full of Probiotics.
• Contains  dithiothiones, indoles and sulfur.

Sauerkraut Health Benefits

• Prevent intestinal infections.
• Helps to regulate blood sugar levels making it useful for hypoglycemics, diabetics.
• Cancer-fighting properties.

Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut is a sour tasting cabbage that has over the time proven to be of great health benefit. One cup of sauerkraut consists of only 27 calories making it a low energy density food. It is not only the low calorie count that makes it a wonder food but also the other vital nutrients that are found in abundance in sauerkraut. This is counted as an energy food due to its relation to cabbage; it is very high in Iron. The presence of iron in the food increases the metabolism of the body and also increases oxygenation. Oxygenation is a process where the cells of the body carry oxygen from the lungs to the other parts of the body such as brain, heart and the spinal cord. Iron is also known for increasing the blood platelets in the body mainly the RBCs and keeps diseases like Anemia, a case of iron deficiency and lack of blood cells in the body at bay. Deficiency of vitamin C can lead to scurvy; which is normally indicated by

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bleeding gums, bad immune system leading to frequent infections and cracked lips.It is an abundant source of vitamin C that will prevent the body from being a prey to such a chronic disease. Premature aging can also be an effect of vitamin c deficiency. It consists of sulphur that helps the body from microbial infections and reduces the severity of wounds and ulcers in the body. Cabbage family is known for its cruciferous property that helps in prevention of cancer. Its anti oxidant trait kills cancer cells and also has shown proven results in reduction of breast cancer. Anti inflammatory properties of sauerkraut prevents the body from being affected by irritations, skin infections allergies, joint fever etc. Since sauerkraut houses so many nutrients and minerals one need not worry about lacking in any of the vital intakes while consuming sour cabbage soup. It is used to treat digestive disorders and is well known for its medicinal properties.

How To Enjoy Sauerkraut

It is fermented cabbage that is often used for its pickle likely taste. Cooked sauerkraut with sausages is a popular delicacy; This is often given along in hot dogs to give a zesty flavour to it. Natural sauerkraut taste distinctively different from canned sauerkraut; that is fermented in healthy probiotics. The canned version is consumed more than the naturally available as it taste better and is prepared in a healthy way which also meets convenience and time saving factors.