kimchi with Chopsticks on wooden table, korean traditional food
For this issues Food Find, we’re heading to Seoul, South Korea! Kimchi is Korea’s best-kept secret! Fermented cabbage, scallions, and radishes are seasoned to perfection with garlic, ginger, onions, and chili powder spices; making kimchi a Korean superfood. The taste can range from mild to spicy depending on your preference. The best kimchi is usually described as having a spicy flavor and a crunchy texture. Kimchi, filled with A and C vitamins, are high in nutrition and contains very low calories too! What’s more, since fermented foods are mighty detoxifiers and contain high levels of lactobacilli (beneficial bacteria), this makes kimchi ideal for aiding in the digestion process, which will speed up your metabolism leading to weight loss. Another great benefit of the fermentation process is that it creates probiotics that help the body fight off various infections and boost your immune system. So the next time you’re at your natural foods store or Asian market, pick up some kimchi. I promise you, you won’t be disappointed!
June 30, 2017
Bon Appetit
Food Find
For this issues Food Find, we’re heading to Seoul, South Korea! Kimchi is Korea’s best-kept secret! Fermented cabbage, scallions, and radishes are seasoned to perfection with garlic, ginger, onions, and chili powder spices; making kimchi a Korean superfood. The taste can range from mild to spicy depending on your preference. The best kimchi is usually described as having a spicy flavor and a crunchy texture. Kimchi, filled with A and C vitamins, are high in nutrition and contains very low calories too! What’s more, since fermented foods are mighty detoxifiers and contain high levels of lactobacilli (beneficial bacteria), this makes kimchi ideal for aiding in the digestion process, which will speed up your metabolism leading to weight loss. Another great benefit of the fermentation process is that it creates probiotics that help the body fight off various infections and boost your immune system. So the next time you’re at your natural foods store or Asian market, pick up some kimchi. I promise you, you won’t be disappointed!