A Gentle Gut Reset for Fall

The summer went well; you had a few more of the things that you shouldn’t have had, and a few less of the things you should have. With fall around the corner, it’s time to get back into the rhythm of healthy choices for our body. A gentle, food-first, gut reset that supports your body’s natural detoxification and digestion is an easy way to get back on track.

Here’s how it works

A raw fermented sauerkraut gut reset involves adding live, lacto-fermented foods to your daily meals to balance your microbiome. A gentle gut reset requires consistency and time, “the rhythm,” during which your body will benefit from natural probiotics (raw naturally fermented organic sauerkraut is packed with live, beneficial bacteria that support a healthy gut lining and improve digestion); and natural fibre (organic cabbage provides a solid, natural source of roughage, which helps keep your digestive system regular).

Karthein’s Sauerkraut is an excellent choice for the gut reset. It is certified organic, raw, naturally fermented and can be found in the refrigerated section. Eat it Raw: Heating, cooking or adding vinegar to sauerkraut destroys its probiotic benefits. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature, Karthein’s offers 5 flavours to choose from. Make sure to Hydrate. Drink plenty of water and eat other high-fibre vegetables (like kale, sweet potatoes, and avocados) to help your gut process the new regimen.

Start Small:  Use 1 tablespoon per day for the first week, alongside a meal to avoid bloating or gas (common reactions if your body isn’t used to fermented foods). The live enzymes also assist in breaking down food which increases nutrient absorption.

Build Up: Use 2 tablespoons a day for the second week, 3 tablespoons a day for the 3rd week, and 4 tablespoons a day for the 4th week.

Love the results? Keep going if you like, you can consume up to 125 mL or 75 g a day of raw fermented sauerkraut.

Did you know: Every serving of raw Sauerkraut offers a low-calorie, high-fibre, and nutrient-rich snack, or meal topper when added to dishes just before serving.

How to add Sauerkraut into your diet:

• Direct from the jar: A simple forkful daily is enough to support gut health.
• As a Salad Topper: Add a spoonful to green salads for extra tang and crunch.
• As a Meal topper Avocado Toast/Boat: Top avocado toast or halved avocados with kraut for a creamy-sour contrast.
• As a Sandwich & Burger Booster: Add directly to Reuben sandwiches, hot dogs, or burgers.
• For Creamy Dips: Mix finely chopped sauerkraut into sour cream, hummus, or tzatziki.
• Add to Salad Dressings: Use the brine from the jar in vinaigrettes instead of vinegar or lemon juice.
• Probiotic Smoothies: Blend up to 1/4 cup into fruit or green smoothies; it adds tang without overpowering the flavour.

Karthein’s Sauerkraut and Kimchi are produced in Canada and made from Canadian ingredients. With 5 flavours to choose from, Karthein’s raw organic sauerkraut is a healthy way to add naturally occurring, bioavailable probiotics to your healthy lifestyle.

For more recipes and information, visit www.belandorganicfoods.com/en/organic-products/.

About the Author: Kartheins

Karthein’s Organic began in 1999 when Joe Karthein crafted unpasteurized organic sauerkraut on his small BC farm. Now part of Béland Organic Foods, the brand continues creating naturally fermented, probiotic sauerkraut and kimchi with simple, high-quality organic ingredients.