Sauerkraut is a superfood, and very inexpensive to make yourself.
Cabbage can be stored much longer as sauerkraut, so it's a great way to keep local organic produce lasting way after the harvest season.
Packed with vitamins and minerals, sauerkraut has been used as a lay immune booster for centuries. It has cancer fighting properties, and is full of anti- oxidants.
Eating sauerkraut is a great way to protect the balance of bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract.
Lacto-fermented foods normalize the acidity of the stomach.
The real benefits are from eating non-pasteurized sauerkraut, not the commercially packaged kind. It's available in health food stores- or simply make it at home, as shown in this video.