The health benefits of fermented foods like kimchi and sauerkraut aren't much of a secret anymore. The short story is, fermented veggies contain loads of good stuff, including probiotics, which play a part in maintaining gut health. And gut health has positive health implications beyond the gut. If you're looking to slip fermented foods into meals, here are a few ways to get the job done.
9 Ways To Add Fermented Foods into Your Diet
Pro Tip: Because fermented foods contain living organisms, when you can, add them to recipes after cooking, like a garnish.
1. Add a little kraut or kimchi to breakfast burritos or scrambles.
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2. Slip a forkful into lunch wraps and sandwiches.
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3. Add some kimchi or sauerkraut to grilled cheese sandwiches.
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4. Make this tofu soup with fermented miso paste.
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5. Add sauerkraut to coleslaws and potato salads.
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6. Stir a forkful of fermented veggies into sauces for salmon, tuna, or crab fish cakes. Easy and delicious.
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7. Add a few forkfuls of kimchi to stir-fries and rice bowls.
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8. Top off green salads with fermented veggies.
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9. We didn't forget the dogs! Add kimchi or kraut to hot dogs and burgers.
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Once you start adding fermented foods to recipes, you realize there's kind of no limit.
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