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Our Ancestors Had It Right: Fermented Foods Are Key to Good Health |
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Written by Author Unknown
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Thursday, 18 November 2004 |
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It is estimated that one in five Americans currently suffers from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the number is growing.* But there is hope. Many, including medical nutritionist Dana Reed, are discovering relief from the symptoms of IBS in unexpected places -- including traditionally fermented foods like Sauerkraut. Reed attributes some of the symptoms of IBS to the lack of fermented foods in our diets, the destruction of the body's probiotic (good) bacteria, and to the poor eating habits of today's society. To lessen these, she recommends a return to more natural diet that works to build and maintain healthy bacteria within the gut.
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