I always have this in my fridge

Growing up, I had terrible stomach problems.

I missed school because of how sick I felt. And as an adult, it seemed like everything I ate left me bloated and miserable.

It wasn't until I cut out the processed junk and started eating real food that things changed. 

Sugar, refined carbs, food additives, inflammatory oils all destroy your gut. Once I understood that, it all made sense.

And here's the problem most people don't see: even when you're eating 'healthy,' you're probably not getting enough good bacteria. 

Our food has been pasteurized and chemically treated. Our soil is depleted. The good stuff has been systematically removed from our food supply.

This is why I eat fermented foods almost every day. And here's what it's done for me:

My eczema — which covered my face and had me on multiple prescription drugs — is completely gone.

My digestion is unrecognizable compared to what it was. 

And I get sick far less often. Up to 80% of your immune system lives in your gut. Feed it right and it makes a difference.

Which is exactly why I'm so picky about where I get my fermented foods.

Most sauerkraut at the grocery store has been pasteurized, heated to the point where the beneficial bacteria is gone. You're buying cooked cabbage in a jar. Not a health food.

Real sauerkraut has two ingredients: cabbage and salt. Fermented slowly in its own natural juices, raw, never processed. 

Cultured Traditions is the only brand I've found that actually does it this way.

• Raw and never pasteurized
• Wild fermented in its own natural juices
• Just two ingredients: organic cabbage + sea salt
• No vinegar, no sugar, no shortcuts

I eat 2-3 tablespoons alongside whatever I'm having. It's tangy, alive, and nothing like the shelf-stable stuff.

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Xo,

Vani

P.S. If you've been struggling with bloating, skin issues, or just feeling run down, start with your gut. Fermented foods are one of the most powerful tools most people ignore. This is where I'd begin. Code FOODBABE saves you 15%.

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