Top-10 products containing probiotics
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Probiotics are living organisms that live in the intestine and are one of the elements of functional nutrition that has a healing effect. Products containing probiotics improve well-being and positively influence the body's functions, and also slow the development of pathogenic bacteria.
In what products is it worth looking for probiotics?
Yogurt
The most famous source of probiotics is yoghurt. Bifidobacteria (lactic acid bacteria) maintain a balance in the intestine. Probiotics can help in the fight against gassing, lactose intolerance and diarrhea. It is best to buy yogurt with active and live cultures.
Kefir
According to legend, yogurt was invented by chance, just discovering that fermenting, the milk turns into a foaming, satisfying product. Thick and dense, like yogurt, yogurt is rich in its own strains of probiotics, and also contains yeast, useful for the body.
Sauerkraut
The composition of sauerkraut includes lactic acid bacteria and useful microbes leuconostoc. Sour cabbage contains a large number of vitamins that stimulate immunity.
Miso soup
Miso soups, which are prepared on the basis of fermented pasta from soybeans, can speed up the digestive system. This paste contains about 160 strains of bacteria. Moreover, the calories in such soup is very small, but high in antioxidants and vitamin B.
Cheese
Transport through the gastrointestinal tract can not endure all probiotics, but some fermented cheeses, such as soft Gouda, can carry probiotics to their destination.
[Dark chocolate
In dark chocolate of good quality, the amount of probiotics is almost four times that of their dose in dairy products.
Non-yeast bread
This is bread prepared on leaven. It improves digestion due to the content of lactic acid bacteria. Therefore, before you make a sandwich, pay attention to what kind of bread you are going to put cheese and sausage.
Milk
Milk, which was fermented with acidophilic and lactic acid bacteria, will help increase the amount of probiotics in the diet. This milk is called acidophilus.
Preserving
However, only one that is prepared without the use of vinegar. Water and sea salt increase the growth of beneficial bacteria. For example, cucumbers preserved in this way are very useful for digestion.
Tempe
This is an Indonesian product that is made from fermented soybeans. It is rich in a variety of useful probiotics that are able to fight and restrain the growth of some pathogenic bacteria. Also this product is rich in protein and it is often used instead of meat.
Probiotics as food additives
Probiotics as food additives exist in various forms: in tablets, powders, capsules and liquid form. However, before using them, always consult your doctor.