It may surprise you to find out that Americans eat around 387 million pounds of sauerkraut a year. Or that the U.S. imported more than 20 million pounds of kimchi in 2023 (kimchi is spicy, pickled cabbage from Korea). These tangy fermented foods are increasingly popular -- and they provide more than a gut-loving flavor boost. They boost your mood, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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