/oss/taxonomy/term/6238/all en /oss/article/health-and-nutrition/think-twice-about-opting-out-sauerkraut <p>If you’ve ever lined up for a classic hot dog on a hot day on campus, you may have reached for the yellow-white sauerkraut perched on the toppings table. The fermented cabbage sure dresses up that hot dog, but did you know this tasty flavour enhancer has a number of health benefits? Eating sauerkraut introduces a variety of “good bacteria” (probiotics) into the gut that control inflammation, boost immunity, keep the lining of the gut healthy, supply vitamins (particularly K2), and help with digestion. On top of all that, sauerkraut can also serve as a laxative!</p> Thu, 05 May 2022 16:58:04 +0000 Haleh Cohn 9104 at /oss