Postprandial oxidative stress is increased after a phytonutrient-poor food but not after a kilojoule-matched phytonutrient-rich food Abstract Research indicates that energy-dense foods increase inflammation and oxidative activity, thereby contributing to the development of vascular disease. However, it is not clear whether the high kilojoule load alone, irrespective of the nutritional content of the ingested food, […]
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Why Red Cabbage Sauerkraut is SO good! (plus a recipe)
There are many, many good reasons for eating homemade red cabbage sauerkraut! Sauerkraut is a natural probiotic which helps gut bacteria to become healthy. Sauerkraut aids the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach to increase digestion Sauerkraut is easy to digest as the cellulose has been broken down so bad bacteria in the gut don’t […]