7 Delicious Fermented Foods and Drinks that Aid in Digestion (2 of 4)

2. Kimchi

If you ever visit South Korea, you will notice this spicy, fermented napa cabbage dish is served with pretty much any meal. Not only do studies show Kimchi has anticancer properties, but it can also help control blood pressure, asthma, and arthritis. Even though it is associated with Asian cuisine, that doesn’t mean you can’t think outside the box and use it as a pizza topping or even with fish tacos.

3. Kombucha

This tart, effervescent, fermented tea is typically flavored with fruits and was originally only found in natural foods stores back in the 1990s, but these days it can easily be bought at mainstream grocery stores. It is rich in antioxidants along with probiotics. However, a word of caution: while it usually only contains trace amounts of alcohol through the process of fermentation, it has been known to be as high as 3 percent, putting it on par with some light beers.