KIMCHI the Korean Super-food.

Traditional Korean side dish made from fermented vegetables. Over 180 varieties of Kimchi

Baechu (Napa Cabbage) Kimchi
Baek (White) Kimchi
Kkakdugi (Cubed Radish Kimchi)
Chonggak (Ponytail Radish) Kimchi
Oi Sobagi (Cucumber Kimchi)
Nabak (Red Water) Kimchi
Dongchimi (Radish Water Kimchi)
Gat (Mustard Leaf) Kimchi
Pa-kimchi (green onion)

Other ingredients
daikon radish, Korean pear, gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes), scallions, garlic, ginger, onion, fermented shrimp, rice flour

Lacto-fermentation breaks down the sugars into lactic acid which gives it the sour taste. Usually takes 2-7 days for fermentation at room temperature before refrigeration. LAB-lactic acid bacteria

Why doesn’t other pathogenic bacteria grow-likely the salt, red pepper and low PH due to lactic acid.

Strong odor is from sulfur compounds from garlic and ginger but good for liver detox

Spicy soups are often made with Kimchi.

Benefits of Kimchi
1. Obesity and weight loss-low calorie nutrient dense, high fiber, probiotics(lactobacilli)-GI health
2. High in vitamins A, B and C, minerals, amino acids, Vitamin K, calcium and iron and antioxidants
3. High in cruciferous vegetables, capsaicin (red pepper), allicin(garlic) flavonoids and glucosinolates-cancer prevention
4. Improves digestion
5. Anti-aging due to high antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits
6. Immune boosting-probiotics and nutrient dense. Approximately, 80 % of the immune system is on the GI tract.
7. Reduces cholesterol-high fiber
8. Anti-inflammatory
9. Prevents yeast infections

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