Probiotic, which are usually
beneficial bacteria, provide all sorts of powerful benefits for our body and
brain. They may improve digestive health, reduce depression and promote heart
health. Some evidence suggests they may even give you better-looking skin.
Probiotics are live microorganisms that are intended to have health benefits, when consumed, generally by improving or restoring the gut flora.
Probiotics are live microorganisms that are intended to have health benefits, when consumed, generally by improving or restoring the gut flora.
Probiotics are considered
generally safe to consume.
Getting probiotics from
supplements is popular, but we can also get them from fermented foods.
Products sold as probiotics
include dietary supplements, foods – kefir, yogurt, pickles… and products that
aren't used orally, such as skin creams.
Many microorganisms help our
bodies function properly. Bacteria that are normally present in our intestines
help digest food, destroy disease causing microorganisms, and produce vitamins.
Large numbers of microorganisms live in or on our bodies. Many of the
microorganisms in probiotic products are the same as or similar to
microorganisms that naturally live in our bodies.
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Kefir
Kefir is a fermented probiotic milk drink. It is made by adding kefir grains to cow's
or goat's milk.
Kefir
grains are not cereal grains, but rather cultures of lactic acid bacteria and
yeast that look a bit like cauliflower.
The
word kefir allegedly comes from the Turkish word keyif, which means - feeling
good after eating.
- Yogurt
Yogurt is one of the best sources of probiotics, which are friendly bacteria that can improve your health.
It is made from milk that has
been fermented by friendly bacteria, mainly lactic acid bacteria and
bifidobacteria.
Eating yogurt is associated with
many health benefits, including improved bone health. It is also beneficial for
people with high blood pressure.
In children, yogurt may help
reduce the diarrhea caused by antibiotics. It can even help relieve the
symptoms of IBS - irritable bowel syndrome.
Best is homemade.
Best is homemade.
Additionally, yogurt may be
suitable for people with lactose intolerance. This is because the bacteria turn
some of the lactose into lactic acid, which is also why yogurt tastes sour.
However, keep in mind that not
all yogurt contains live probiotics. In some cases, the live bacteria have been
killed during processing.
For this reason, make sure to
choose yogurt with active or live cultures.
Also, make sure to always read
the label on yogurt before you buy it. Even if it is labeled low-fat or
fat-free, it may still be loaded with high amounts of added sugar.
Summary Probiotic yogurt is
linked to a number of health benefits and may be suitable for people with
lactose intolerance. Make sure to choose yogurt that has active or live
cultures.
While yogurt is probably the best
known probiotic food in the Western diet, kefir is actually a better source.
Kefir contains several major strains of friendly bacteria and yeast, making it
a diverse and potent probiotic.
Like yogurt, kefir is generally
well tolerated by people who are lactose intolerant.
Summary Kefir is a fermented milk drink. It is a better source of probiotics than yogurt, and people with lactose intolerance often can drink kefir with no problems.
Summary Kefir is a fermented milk drink. It is a better source of probiotics than yogurt, and people with lactose intolerance often can drink kefir with no problems.
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