Representative safe and nutritious traditional fermented foods are as follows.
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Natto: A soybean food fermented using rice straw or starter culture (Bacillus subtilis), it is a very beneficial food that produces large amounts of Vitamin K2, which increases bone density and helps with vascular health.
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Raw Sauerkraut: One spoonful of unpasteurized raw sauerkraut contains more beneficial bacteria than a bottle of commercially available probiotic supplement.
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Traditional fermented dairy products: Fermented raw milk foods such as kefir or natural yogurt are safe because the lactic acid produced during the fermentation process prevents the proliferation of spoilage bacteria, and they play an excellent role in gut and immune system health.
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Beet Kvass and Kombucha: Safe, traditional fermented beverages recommended for diet to reduce joint inflammation and aid in healing.
