"Fermented foods help restore the correct balance of beneficial bacteria in your gut."

Many fermented foods contain beneficial bacteria to support your gut health. Probiotic-rich foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, yoghurt, kombucha, miso and fermented vegetables are an easy and delicious way to add in more beneficial bacteria to boost your gut health.

In the research, the benefits of probiotics are incredibly broad from the obvious, like assisting with the digestive system, to strengthening the immune system and even contributing to mood.

Sauerkraut is a traditionally prepared dish made with fermented vegetables. It can be expensive to buy from specialist health food stores but it is actually really simple to make yourself. Here Ben has a handy tutorial to help you make your own ferments at home.

Ingredients

• 1 cabbage 
• 1 tbsp of mineral-rich salt 

Directions

1. Clean your cabbage.
2. Shred the cabbage through a food processor
3. Add salt and mix cabbage by hand, squeezing cabbage to break down the cell walls
4. Place in a jar. Pack cabbage as tightly as possible and place a stone on top to continue placing pressure on the cabbage and holding it down.  
5. Leave for one week at room temperature. 
6. When ready keep cooled in the refrigerator. 
7. Enjoy.