5. Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is food that you either love or hate. If you hate it, you might want to consider giving it another try. Sauerkraut is simply cabbage that has been Lacto-fermented and it offers a very distinct taste and flavor. It contains natural compounds that can help slim your belly as well as fight off certain types of cancer. If sauerkraut is unpasteurized it offers more lactobacillus bacteria than even yogurt. This probiotic can help to boost the healthy flora of the intestinal tract, improve the immune system, and even improve your health overall.
Once again, it is important to make sure that you check the label before purchasing any type of sauerkraut for its probiotic purposes. Shelf-stable, store-bought versions of sauerkraut are often pasteurized and made with vinegar. This does not provide the same beneficial bacteria as foods that have been fermented. Read the labels and make sure that it is fermented to reap the benefits.