7 foods with probiotics

Many of us are not aware of the benefits of probiotic foods. I was one who until recently had no idea what the term actually meant exactly but that it was an important food type we should be eating regularly.

Probiotics are essentially good bacteria that our gut needs to absorb the nutrients from the food we eat and greatly assists our immune system.

With the increased demands on the agricultural industry they have introduced dangerous practises which have reduced the probiotic levels in many foods to minimal levels.

This has brought about many gut issues that we face today which weren't on our radar many years ago.

Adding foods high in probiotics will also have the added benefits of reducing eczema and prsoriasis, increased immune system allowing for reduced colds and flu. Increase energy levels, improve digestion which would lead to weight loss.

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Let's explore our 7 foods high in probiotics and begin improving our health.

Yogurt - This would have to be the most popular probiotic food that most of us know and love. If you don't have enough of yogurt in your diet this is a no brainner.

 

Kefir - This is a combination of fermented dairy product and kefir grains. Has been around for thousands of years but less known as yogurt. This contains more probiotic than yogurt because it's fermented with yeast and contains more bacteria.

Sauerkraut - This is made from fermented cabbage and is rich in live cultures. Is also rich in vitamins A,B and C.

Natto - This is dish is extremely popular in Japan and contains fermented soybeans. It enhances the digestion of K2 vitamin and contains anit-inflammatory enzyme called nattokinase which has been proven to combat cancer.

Pickles - Not as high in probiotics as the other foods but nonetheless is an excellent source. Try and get them as less commercialized as possible.

Raw Cheese - Get the unpasteurized cheeses from goat and sheep's milk. 

Kvass - Has been a fermented drink in East Europe for hundreds of years. Is made by fermenting various fruits, root vegetables and beet.

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For the adventurous souls that like to take it a step further and make their own. Below is a beginners guide to making Kefir by Patricia Robertson. Click the image for more details.

 

Make Kefir at home