Almost all residents of our country have tried sauerkraut at least once in their lives. In many regions, this is the only way to maintain your cabbage harvest for a long time. At the same time, all useful vitamins and microelements for our body are preserved in it.
Good sauerkraut contains a large amount of vitamins of groups C, B, A, E, H, K, as well as fiber, proteins, organic acids. For pickling, medium and late varieties of cabbage are used. Such cabbage is also rich in bioflavonoids, niacin, starch, pectins, calcium, magnesium, and iron. Based on all these elements, sauerkraut is very beneficial for the human body. What are the benefits of such cabbage?
The benefits of sauerkraut:
1. Due to the fact that it contains organic acids, it improves digestion, and methylmethionine protects the gastric mucosa from damage.
2. Due to the high concentration of ascorbic acid, it enhances immunity. It is an indispensable product for colds and viral diseases.
3. Helps overweight people. It is a dietary product due to its low calorie content - only 27 kcal per 100 g.
4. After eating sauerkraut, the gums are strengthened, and tooth decay does not develop.
5. For people at risk, reduces the likelihood of coronary heart disease, and also prevents the formation of malignant tumors.
6. This cabbage contains substances that lower the level of cholesterol in human blood.
7. Sauerkraut is indicated for use in food for patients with diabetes mellitus, removes parasites from the body and has a beneficial effect on the liver, kidneys and pancreas.
8. It helps to fight nervous breakdowns, eliminates fatigue and irritability.
9. In addition to internal organs, sauerkraut strengthens hair and nails, and preserves youthfulness of the skin. To do this, use various masks from this product.
10. For men, it is useful during hangover, as well as to increase mental capacity and physical activity.
11. For women, sauerkraut helps to overcome toxicosis during pregnancy. It is also used in the form of masks against acne and freckles.
12. In addition to the cabbage itself, its juice is also useful. It removes toxins from the liver, helps with gallstone disease, nausea, constipation. Also, sauerkraut juice perfectly increases appetite and helps the stomach absorb the heaviest foods.
The main contraindication of sauerkraut is increased flatulence. This is due to the fermentation processes in this product. Also, it should not be eaten by people with pancreatitis, hypertension, renal failure, and cardiac edema.
Despite some contraindications, sauerkraut is a very useful and necessary food product, starting from a very young age (from 3-4 years).
