A healthier gut is a happier gut. It is for this reason that you need to nourish it with gut-friendly foods (prebiotic and probiotic). Probiotic foods supply the stomach with good bacteria.

 

Good bacteria include Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgarius, Lactobacillus reuteri, Streptococcus thermophiles, Saccharomyces boulardii and Bacillus subtilis.

These bacteria help the body in breaking down some nutrients, helping the body absorb them, and boosting the immune system.

Failure to consume adequate probiotic foods leads to conditions such as frequent colds, digestive disorders, skin disorders and autoimmune disease.

Other than introducing good bacteria to your gut, you also need to create a conducive environment for their thriving.

You can foster a thriving for the bacteria by eating prebiotic foods.

These are foods rich in fiber, which the bacteria feed on to release beneficial by-products.

Some popular prebiotic foods include:

• Bananas
• Asparagus
• Whole grains
• Garlic
• Legumes
• Mushrooms
• Onions
• Greens

Probiotic foods can either be eaten fresh, cooked or fermented naturally.

Some popular probiotic foods include:

• Cultured dairy products; such as kefir, yoghurt, buttermilk and sour milk.
• Red Wine
• Raw cheese
• Potatoes
• Fermented beverages
• Rice and Pasta
• Fermented vegetables
• Carrots
• Fermented condiments (apple cider vinegar)
• Green beans
• Beets
• Fermented soybeans

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