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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Adding probiotics to your diet offers many health benefits, majorly improved gut health.
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Probiotics are live microorganisms with potential health benefits like improved digestive health, reduce depression, boost immunity and better heart health.
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Yogurt is one of the great sources of probiotics; there are other sources that are rich in probiotics and can equally support your gut health.
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Kefir is a fermented probiotic milk drink made by adding kefir grains to goat or cow's milk. Kefir grains are a culture of lactic acid bacteria and yeast, which resembles cauliflower.
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Sauerkraut is finely chopped or shredded cabbage which has been fermented with lactic acid bacteria. It has a sour, salty taste. It can be used as a side dish or add to your salads for a tangy flavour.
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Tempeh is a fermented soybean product, which is available in a firm patty-like structure. Fermentation helps in lowering the amount of phytic acid in soybeans, which might increase the amount of minerals being absorbed like iron and zinc.
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Kimchi is a spicy, fermented Korean side dish. Cabbage is the main ingredient, but other vegetables can also be used.
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Kombucha is a fermented tea drink. Black or green tea can be used for the same. It has various health benefits, ranging from reducing the risk of chronic issues like diabetes, cancer, etc.
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Pickles, mainly cucumbers preserved in salty water and fermented, have probiotic properties. Keep a check on their portion size as pickles are high in sodium.
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Probiotics have varied health benefits, as most of us know, yogurt is rich in probiotics. However, you can also make these sources a part of your diet to enjoy the benefits.
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