Probiotic Foods for a Healthy Gut

05/14/2019 at 18:32 pm

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Probiotic Foods for a Healthy Gut

What do fermented foods like kefir, kimchi, and kombucha have in common? They’re chockablock with friendly bacteria known as probiotics, which according to Harvard Medical School, may help prevent and treat digestive disorders. How do the tiny microorganisms do it? Well, it turns out that your gut has good and bad bacteria. An unhealthy diet, illness, and medications, like antibiotics, can cause the good bacteria to die, throwing off the balance in your gut. Probiotics help to get your digestive system back on track by replacing the good bacteria and restoring harmony in your gut. Picture a well-balanced see-saw.

Probiotic foods can taste good too!

Here’s a sample of the probiotic-rich foods we offer for those of you who like to treat food as medicine without sacrificing flavor:

Lifeway Kefir and Cultured Milk

Keep the munchies away with a glass of their locally-made, protein-rich fruit smoothies. Mix and match Lifeway’s wide selection of flavors, which include Blueberry, Strawberry, Pomegranate, Mango, and Chocolate Truffle. You can see some of their latest creations: ‘plant-powered’ probiotics on their website. Or pick up some cultured milk and transform it into probiotic-packed horchata with swirls of vanilla and cinnamon.

Did you Know… We recently featured Lifeway Kefir in our Newsletter! Learn about the origins and products of this wonderful local business here >

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Kevita’s Kombucha

Not sure what to make of this trendy drink? Kombucha is an ancient (as in 2,000-plus years old) sweet tea that originated in China. Its tongue-tickling tang and mild effervescence come from fermentation. Kevita’s unique flavors include Watermelon Rose, Mojito (Lime Mint Coconut), and Turmeric Ginger.