Sauerkraut means longevity for centenarians

To be a centenarian goes through a vitamin and probiotic rich diet. Maintaining a healthy gut ranks quite high for taking care of one’s body and fermented foods are the key components that might be missing from an average person’s diet.

Top three suggestions for a better gut health are these psychobiotics: Sauerkraut, kefir, and kimchi.

What is a psychobiotic?

Psychobiotic foods are defined by their contribution to the human body: Better gut health followed closely by a better mental health. When consumed in healthy amounts, psychobiotic foods contribute to a better mental state immensely.

The phrase “the guts are the second brain” could not be emphasized further with the benefits of gut friendly food. Especially the bowels benefit greatly from the occasional (or frequent) absorption of fermented foods.

Fermented foods to live longer

The better the gut heath = the better the mental state = the better the body rejuvenates. The centenarians are avoiding gastrointestinal issues in old age through the help of such probiotics, especially in a daily dose: Sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, pickles, and anything that has the healthy bacteria that the body will feast from.

How to include more fermented foods in a daily diet

There really isn’t a one-fits-all way of having more fermented goodness in one’s diet. Some creative ways are:
○ 5-ingredient kimchi grilled cheese and simple salad
○Buttery kimchi fried rice
○Classic Hungarian goulash (Székely Gulyás)
○Okroshka (Russian cold soup)

All good things come in moderation, as the centenarians would approve. While being careful about the consumption, for longevity and youthfulness, creating new ways to eat more fermented foods is the new secret to living a long life.