Add These Tasty Fermented Foods to Your Diet for a Health Boost - Parade

2015 will be the year of fermented foods - foods like yogurt, tempeh and sauerkraut are about to take center stage. These foods contain live cultures or are preserved in liquid so their sugars and starches can become bacteria-boosting agents. After a multi-year growth of gluten-free foods and probiotics, many consumers have found their digestive health improved.

In 2014, we saw an expansion of gluten-free beyond the 1 percent of the population that has Celiac Disease. This will continue but also evolve into an increased focus on the consumption of fermented foods as people continue to look for ways to aid digestion. Other benefits of fermented foods include reduced risk for diseases like Type-2 diabetes, improved immunity, and the ability to absorb more nutrients from foods. Increased knowledge about the impact foods have on our digestive health will lead to significant changes in the way consumers prepare food in 2015.

Here are some fermented foods to add to your diet, stat.

SauerkrautEasy and approachable, sauerkraut can be enjoyed as a side or added to hot dogs. Look no further than this Hebrew National Franks with Sauerkraut Relish recipe for inspiration.

MisoNot just a side for sushi, miso soup is a tasty snack or soup to consider adding to your lunchbox.

KombuchaWhat is Kombucha anyways? This frizzy, fermented black tea can be enjoyed hot or over ice.

PicklesEveryone loves pickle, and now you have another reason to pack them on sandwiches or enjoy by the spear.

KimchiThis popular Korean dish is much like sauerkraut - add to your hot dog or enjoy as a side.

Sourdough BreadIt's time for sourdough bread to have its moment. This delicious bread has a tang because it's fermented.

Wine & BeerGo ahead and have a glass with dinner - it's good for you. Ingredients used during the brewing and wine-making process are fermented.

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