{"id":585,"date":"2025-06-02T08:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T08:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namratasheth.com\/blogs\/?p=585"},"modified":"2025-06-26T07:17:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T07:17:56","slug":"fermented-food-to-eat-or-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namratasheth.com\/blogs\/fermented-food-to-eat-or-not\/","title":{"rendered":"Fermented Food to Eat or Not ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

To eat or not?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

To eat or not?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Yes, eat!\r\n

This is a common concern with many people for fermented food because many complain about bloating, gas and acidity. Hence, they feel it is to be avoided.<\/p>\r\n

Let\u2019s get the clarity<\/p>\r\n

What is fermentation?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

It is a process that involves the breakdown of carbs by bacteria and yeast. It results in a distinct flavor of particular food.<\/p>\r\n

Is fermented food healthy?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Yes, fermented food is healthy and it has a positive impact on GUT health<\/a>, digestive system, immune system, improves Vitamin B12 and good news, it aids in weight loss.<\/p>\r\n

Fermented food also boosts nutrient availability of food (i.e. make curd rice and keep it for 3-4 hours. It will ferment and give you a good dose of Vitamin B12<\/a>, energy and GUT bacteria). It is rich in probiotics.<\/p>\r\n

In the Indian context, which foods are fermented?<\/p>\r\n

Yogurt (Dahi), Pickles (achaar), rice-based dishes such as dhokla, idli, dosa, handvo, buttermilk. These foods enhance the nutrient value, therapy for many illnesses & disorders and are tasty.<\/p>\r\n

Then, why do I feel gassy, bloated or acidic after eating fermented food?<\/p>\r\n

Wrong timing<\/strong> \u2013 i.e. eating dhokla or dosa in the night for dinner (acidic or bloated)<\/p>\r\n

Over fermentation<\/strong> \u2013 i.e. your dhokla batter was more than 48 hours old (acidic or bloated)<\/p>\r\n

Not wholesome<\/strong> \u2013 i.e. you ate your dhokla without any chatni or oil\/ghee with it. (gas)<\/p>\r\n

Big quantity<\/strong> \u2013 i.e. pickles are meant to be eaten in small quantities as a complement to main meals, rather than in large quantities like vegetable or dal (acidic)<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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