How’s Your Gut Feeling Today?
1. Why is Gut Health So Important?
Did you know that more than 70% of your immune cells live in your gut?
Your gut isn’t just about digestion — it’s closely connected to your immunity, energy levels, and even your mood. In fact, most of the body’s “happy hormone” serotonin is also produced in the gut.
That’s why many experts say: “Your gut is the key to your overall health.”
2. Is Your Gut Healthy?
If your gut isn’t in balance, your body usually gives signs. Take a look — do any of these sound familiar?
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Feeling bloated often, even after small meals
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Irregular bowel movements, or switching between constipation and diarrhea
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Always feeling tired or foggy without a clear reason
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Catching colds easily, or having increased allergies
These may be gentle alarms that your gut needs a bit of extra care.
3. Why Fermented Foods Work Better Than Probiotics
On a recent Korean TV show, a chemistry professor shared this:
“Most probiotic supplements are milk-based, and the bacteria die due to heat or stomach acid before reaching the gut. Only fermented bacteria, like those in kimchi or doenjang, can survive all the way to the intestines.”
That’s amazing, right?
Fermented foods like kimchi, doenjang (fermented soybean paste), and cheonggukjang (fermented soybeans) contain powerful microbes that can truly reach your gut — something most supplements struggle to do.
4. Cheonggukjang and Doenjang: Real Power from Fermentation
Cheonggukjang contains a special bacteria called Bacillus subtilis, which helps promote digestion, fight harmful bacteria, and boost the immune system.
Doenjang, especially when aged traditionally, is full of natural enzymes and good bacteria.
When it’s made with no additives and fermented slowly — like the ones we offer — the taste is deep and rich, and its health benefits are even better.
5. How to Enjoy Fermented Foods in Daily Life
At Organic One, we offer traditionally made cheonggukjang (available in-store) using only Korean-grown soybeans. If you’re short on time, you can also try our cheonggukjang powder, available online — a quick and easy way to enjoy the benefits of fermented food.
Simply mix it into warm rice, soup, or even with water. It’s a simple way to support your gut — just like a daily supplement, but natural.
We also carry high-quality doenjang from trusted artisan brands like FROMWELL (by master Kim In-Soon), MAEK (by master Sung Myung-Rye), and Gosrak, known for their organic traditional fermentation methods. These pastes contain no sugar, no additives — only the rich, savory taste of real Korean fermentation.
Final Thought
Taking care of your gut doesn’t have to be complicated.
Just adding a spoonful of fermented food to your meal each day can make a real difference.
Trust your body, trust tradition — and let real food do the work.
