Introduction: During the fermentation process, microorganisms retain some of the active components from the original food, such as polysaccharides, dietary fiber, bioflavonoids, and other substances beneficial to the body. They can also break down certain factors that are unfavorable to the human body, such as oligosaccharides and flatulence factors in legumes. Many metabolic products produced by microbial metabolism have the effect of regulating the body's biological functions and inhibiting the production of harmful substances in the body.
The fermented foods we commonly eat today are mainly divided into grain fermented products, legume fermented products, and dairy fermented products.
1. Grain Fermented Products
Mainly include foods such as sweet bean sauce and rice vinegar. They are rich in components such as threonine, which can prevent memory loss. In addition, the main components of vinegar are various amino acids and minerals, which can also achieve the effects of lowering blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol.
2. Legume Fermented Products
Include broad bean paste, soy sauce, fermented black beans, and fermented bean curd. Fermented soybeans are rich in anti-thrombotic components, which can effectively dissolve thrombi in the blood, preventing arteriosclerosis and lowering blood pressure. After legumes are fermented, they can participate in the synthesis of vitamin K, which can strengthen bones and prevent the occurrence of osteoporosis.
3. Yogurt and Cheese
Contain components such as lactic acid bacteria, which can inhibit the growth of spoilage bacteria in the intestines. They also contain substances that can inhibit the activity of the enzyme that synthesizes cholesterol in the body, and can stimulate the body's immune system, mobilize the body's positive factors, and effectively prevent cancer. Therefore, regular consumption of yogurt can increase nutrition, prevent arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease and cancer, and lower cholesterol. Foods fermented with lactic acid bacteria can adjust the balance of intestinal flora, increase intestinal peristalsis, keep bowel movements smooth, and prevent the occurrence of colorectal cancer. In addition, yogurt can effectively control the "rise" in blood pressure, prevent arteriosclerosis, and protect the heart.