kimchi

The wealth of probiotics in kimchi help maintain good bacteria in the gut and also provide a boost to the immune system.

Kimchi, a source of healthful bacteria, adds a spicy kick to this fried quinoa.

Grilling the cabbage imparts an unbeatable smokiness to this slaw. Here, the napa is topped with a spicy dressing using gut-friendly kimchi.

Kimchi is a probiotic-packed superstar, full of good-for-your-gut bacteria. As well, the cabbage in the kimchi, the green onions, mushrooms, ginger, garlic and snow peas all promote a healthy environment in which good bacteria can flourish in the digestive tract — so it’s a win-win.

If you haven’t yet tried kimchi, this Korean pickled cabbage is worth adding to your meals. It’s not only tangy, but it’s also fermented, a good sign it’s teeming with probiotics.

Health benefit: This recipe is bursting with antioxidant-rich 
fruits like pomegranate, red grapes and goji berries. Plus, pineapple, cilantro and mint have all been studied for their digestive and 
anti-inflammatory benefits that help you beat the bloat.

Health benefit: Citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, an important antioxidant for immune and skin health, but the real supernutrients in citrus lie in its flavonoids, which are found in the peel and pith. Studies have found that citrus flavonoids help repair DNA damage, lower cholesterol and have anti-inflammatory properties.

Health benefit: Fermented foods are full of probiotics, but in order to keep gut bacteria balanced, you also need prebiotics, or nondigestible carbohydrates that feed probiotics, like the inulin found in asparagus. This makes fermented asparagus a superfood for digestive and immune system health to help keep your body strong and disease-free all winter long.

This traditional Korean condiment of spicy fermented cabbage is made in two phases: The first stage, soaking the cabbage in a salty brine, kills harmful bacteria and draws out the liquid from the cabbage. In the second stage, a spicy paste of Korean-style chile powder, scallions, garlic and ginger is mixed into the cabbage to give it that signature kimchi kick. Adding the paste also starts the second stage of fermentation, in which the natural sugars are converted to lactic acid, preserving the veggies and giving them tangy flavor.

An antioxidant powerhouse, kimchi is brimming with vitamins A, B and C, which are important for immunity and vision, cell metabolism and collagen production.

New to Kimchi? These Korean-inspired burgers are a great place to start.

Try these homemade, Korean-style pancakes packed with superfood power! Kimchi contains probiotics that are good for digestion, flavonoids that promote immune system function and vitamin C and antioxidants that can both prevent premature aging.

No need to call for delivery to get a veggie packed, Asian-style fried rice – ours tastes just as good and can be ready in 25 minutes. Plus, we’ve added fermented kimchi and tempeh, both of which contain gut friendly probiotics.

This veggie kimchi stew is loaded with healthful fermented veggies that deliver probiotics to increase the body's immunity.