The Health Benefits of Eating Kimchi

Kimchi is a staple in Korean culture. It's mostly used as a popular side dish but it can also be the star of the show as the main ingredient in stews and soups.

What is kimchi?

Kimchi is salted and fermented cabbage, radish or cucumber. It is typically spicy and seasoned with hot chili peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger.

Benefits of kimchi

Like other pickled and fermented dishes from other cultures, kimchi is no different in that it offers many health benefits that promote longevity and health.

Nutrient dense

Kimchi has tons of nutrients - and is in low in calories. Cabbage is high in vitamins A, C, and at least 10 different minerals.

Immune Support

Around 80% of your immune system is actually stored in your gut. So a healthy gut is a healthy immune system.

Easy to make

Kimchi is now widely available at many grocery stores but it is actually easy to make at home. Why spend extra money to buy it when you can do yourself the favor of making it fresh?

How to make your own kimchi at home