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Why sauerkraut promotes longevity

Cabbage contains beneficial lactic acid bacteria (lactobacilli) that literally rejuvenate our intestinal microbiome (which ages over time). It's a probiotic.

It has two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble one absorbs all harmful substances (a sorbent), while insoluble promotes better bowel motility and serves as a prebiotic that nourishes beneficial bacteria (both lacto and bifido, among others).

It contains a lot of vitamin C in the L-form, which means it's instantly absorbable.

Cabbage enhances the absorption of protein-rich foods (eggs, meat, fish, legumes, mushrooms).

Complementing sauerkraut with berry juice, for example, viburnum juice, is good because:

• There will be even more vitamin C + phytonutrients.
• Enzymes for digestion, bile (because viburnum has bitterness), and other valuable substances will be better absorbed from food.
• Such a salad reduces inflammation in the body, beneficial for people with "inflammatory background": chronic, autoimmune diseases, obesity, cancer, and aging.
• It has anti-cancer properties.
• Promotes collagen synthesis.
• Low-calorie, low-glycemic.

And if you add a spoonful of olive oil to it, you'll get prevention of cardiovascular diseases as well.

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