Monday, October 10, 2011

FOOD RULES - RULE #33

from "Food Rules: An Eater's Manual," by Michael Pollan

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PART II: What Kind of Food Should I Eat?
(Mostly plants.)

RULE #33 - Eat some foods that have been predigested by bacteria or fungi.

Many traditional cultures swear by the health benefits of fermented foods - foods that have been transformed by live microorganisms, such as yogurt, sauerkraut, soy sauce, kimchi, and sourdough bread. These foods can be a good source of Vitamin B12, an essential nutrient you can't get from plants. (B12 is produced by animals and bacteria). Many fermented foods also contain probiotics - beneficial bacteria that research suggests improve the function of the digestive and immune systems and, according to some studies, help reduce allergic reactions and inflammation.

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"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."

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