These three fermented foods are effective for weight loss and gut health

Successful weight loss is only possible with a healthy gut. To improve your gut microflora, add fermented soy products to your diet – miso, natto, tempeh.

In recent years, fermented soy products (miso, natto, tofu) have been intensively studied by scientists. Fermentation is a process in which sugar is broken down by bacteria and yeast. Scientific experts believe that the use of fermented products stimulates the activity of beneficial bacteria and probiotics present in the intestine, which improves its health.

"The condition of the intestines is important for weight loss and overall health improvement. Thus, the addition of fermented products to the diet can be an excellent way to maintain a normal weight", experts state.

Miso: a thick paste made by fermenting soybeans with salt and koji, a type of fungus. The seasoning contains a lot of protein, vitamins and minerals that help lower blood pressure, protect the heart, and prevent cancer.
Research shows that the product's probiotics are effective for weight loss, treating symptoms of digestive problems.

Natto: made from fermented soybeans. It has a high fiber content, normalizes the work of the intestines, helps to lose weight. Natto is high in protein and other important nutrients (such as vitamin K, which is essential for calcium metabolism and bone health). According to research, the fermentation of natto produces nattokinase: this substance can lower blood pressure and dissolve blood clots.

Tempe: similar to natto, the product is also prepared from fermented soybeans. It contains many probiotics that stimulate fat burning and improve the intestines. Test-tube tests have shown that specific plant compounds effectively counteract the accumulation of free radicals associated with the development of chronic disease.