1. Sauerkraut has probiotic effects. This property has a very beneficial effect on digestion and can help restore the balance of intestinal flora for example after antibiotic treatment.
2. Beneficial bacteria in sauerkraut also have a good effect on immunity, i.e., the body's defenses, they also help in the formation of antibodies. If you treat yourself to sauerkraut every day in the cold season, it will be good prevention of colds, as well as support for recovery from a cold.
3. Thanks to its high fiber content and probiotic effects, sauerkraut also helps keep cholesterol levels under control, so it can lower blood pressure, thereby protecting heart and circulatory health.
4. Regular consumption of sauerkraut reduces bloating and increased flatulence, as well as constipation. But beware of excessive consumption, because this can actually burden the intestinal tract.
5. During fermentation, cabbage retains a high content of vitamin C. Spices used to flavor sauerkraut, such as bay leaf, dill, black pepper, mustard seeds, horseradish, cumin, are also herbs that have a beneficial effect in diseases of the digestive tract and respiratory tract.
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