Do you want to feel better without the use of drugs? Increase your energy and set yourself on a road to disease prevention and longevity?
I hear every day how people are not feeling well, they suffer from indigestion, GIRDS, IBS, skin irritations, bloating, gas, headaches, aching joints, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and the list goes on.
Your health is determined by the health of your gut. And what makes it ‘unhealthy’ are all the additives, preservatives, chemicals, processed foods and sugars in our diet.
We are literally eating and drinking a cesspool of toxins that cause inflammation and an imbalance in our system. Imagine how that changes how the gut breaks down our food and how our body absorbs our nutrients.
With all the hype on eating healthy these days, and with good reason, there is one routine that everyone should give a solid try.
The 3-K’s To Ultimate Health
So what are the 3-K’s to ultimate health?
Kombucha, Kimchi and Kefir. These are all fermented foods that have a ton of probiotic bacteria in them along with a ton of scientific research behind them.
When you combine 3 really intensely loaded bacteria laden food products to your daily routine, the effects are profound! This natural method of using foods to heal the body needs time to mature, so expect it to take about 8 weeks before you see a difference. But what a difference!
I’ve compiled some “Coles Notes” on this topic.
If you want to get more information on each of the benefits and the research behind them, I will be submitting breakdowns on each item in the following weeks.
Benefits of Kombucha:
Kombucha is fermented tea, which is obtained by the fermentation of sweetened tea with a symbiotic association of acetic acid bacteria and specific yeast cultures. Originating from northeast China centuries back, this beverage comes with an impressive range of medicinal benefits, which include:
• Over 2.2 billion live and active cultures per 14 oz.
• Appetite suppressant
• Immunostimulant
• Digestive aid
• Natural energizer
• Antioxidant-rich
• Probiotics and live enzymes
• Improve resistance against cancer
• Prevent cardiovascular diseases
• Promote digestive functions
• Stimulate the immune system
• Reduce inflammatory problems
Benefits of Kimchi:
Kimchi is a traditional fermented Korean delicacy, which is made from vegetables including cabbage and a range of spices and seasonings.
• Loaded with lactobacillus bacteria which contributes to many health benefits
• Improves the digestive system
• Wealth of antioxidants exercise healing effects in cancer, diabetes, obesity, atopic dermatitis and gastric ulcers
• Anti-aging
• Maintains healthy levels of cholesterol and strengthens the immune system
• Detoxifies heavy metals in the liver, kidney and small intestine
• Prevents constipation
• Prevents Cardiovascular Disease, reduces atherosclerotic formation in arteries and reduces plaque build up
• Accelerates enzyme production in colon increasing uptake of vitamins and minerals.
• Prevent acidosis.
• Lowers cholesterol
• Increases weight loss by controlling the appetite and reducing the blood sugar levels and metabolic syndrome.
• High in Antioxidants – protects the cells from oxidative damage
• Reduces Atopic dermatitis – dermatitis, edema, skin lesions, inflammation
Kefir
Kefir is milk that has been fermented with the kefir grain. It is much like buttermilk or a plain yogurt. It is probiotic-rich and high in fiber. Benefits include:
• Boosts immune system
• Improves metabolism
• Relieves constipation
• Aids in cellular growth and wound healing
• Improves digestion and intestinal health
• Reduces cardiovascular disease and strokes
• Manage diabetes
• Protect against fungal and viral infections
If you are anxious to try this natural method to ultimate health, don’t hesitate to come and see me. I am happy to discuss them in further detail. Watch next week for a more in depth breakdown of these foods.
Yours in health!
Kim
