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Probiotic Powerhouse
Spicy Korean kimchi has compounds that can stave off colds and flu.
by Lavinia Spalding (google+)
In many South Korean households, a meal without kimchi is unthinkable. Koreans eat more than 1.5 million tons of this pickled vegetable dish annually, alongside everything from rice dishes to pizza. A staple for centuries in Korea, kimchi is becoming more widely available in American supermarkets. It's also easy to make yourself, just in time for cold and flu season.
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