{"id":548,"date":"2016-11-29T05:32:26","date_gmt":"2016-11-29T05:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yumpaleo.com\/blog\/?p=548"},"modified":"2016-11-29T05:43:41","modified_gmt":"2016-11-29T05:43:41","slug":"probiotic-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yumpaleo.com\/blog\/probiotic-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Probiotic Foods You Should Know About"},"content":{"rendered":"

Probiotic foods contain live, good bacteria that are beneficial to one\u2019s health. <\/p>\n

They are good for your gut health and helps improve skin conditions and metabolic health. They also alleviate some digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome.<\/p>\n

So in case you don’t know, here are some examples of Probiotic Foods:
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1. Yoghurt<\/h3>\n

Yoghurt is made from milk fermented with good bacteria such as the Lactobacillus casei and bifidobacteria. <\/p>\n

Some yoghurt have added artificial sweeteners, so look for ones labeled with \u201clive and active cultures\u201d. <\/p>\n

A non-dairy alternative is coconut yoghurt. Yoghurt is good for the bones and digestion. <\/p>\n

2. Kefir<\/h3>\n

Kefir is fermented goat\u2019s milk using kefir grains (combination of lactic acid bacteria and yeast). It is high in antioxidant and helps with some digestive illnesses. <\/p>\n

For the non-dairy version, try the coconut kefir.<\/p>\n

3. Sauerkraut<\/h3>\n

\u201cSauerkraut means sour cabbage in German. Sauerkraut is fermented cabbage using lactic acid bacteria. It is commonly used as a side dish and has a sour and salty taste. <\/p>\n

Sauerkraut is rich in fiber, Vitamin C and K, as well as high antioxidant content. Make sure to buy unpasteurized sauerkraut as pasteurization takes away its probiotic elements.<\/p>\n

4. Kimchi<\/h3>\n

Kimchi is a Korean side dish, made with fermented cabbage and seasonings such as chili pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic. <\/p>\n

As well as being probiotic, Kimchi is high in calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, B1 and B2.<\/p>\n

5. Kombucha<\/h3>\n

Originating from Japan, this is fermented black and green tea using bacteria and yeast. <\/p>\n

Kombucha is good for the digestion, liver and increased energy. <\/p>\n

6. Kvass<\/h3>\n

Kvass is an Eastern European fermented drink. It was traditionally made with rye bread and vegetables. However, modern variations are now made with vegetables, fruits, salt, bacteria and yeast. <\/p>\n

It has a fizzy, mild, sour flavor and is high in beneficial enzymes. It is also rich in vitamins as well as blood and liver cleansing properties.<\/p>\n