Fermented foods such as sauerkraut, a staple of many Christmas market dishes, are a healthy source of lactic acid bacteria that can reduce the risk of disease and help with weight loss

A food staple found on the stalls of Christmas markets across the country has been found to have several health benefits including lowering cholesterol

Sauerkraut, which is often seen paired with bratwurst at festive events such as Nottingham's Winter Wonderland and Christmas markets, may have health benefits due to being a fermented food