Probiotics are essential for good gut health and here’s how you can add it to your diet without digging a hole in your pocket!
Probiotics provide good bacteria in our body which ensures a healthy gut. When bad bacteria enters our body, the good bacteria fights off the bad bacteria and ensures a healthy body. It supports the immune system and prevents inflammation.
Below is a list of easy to find probiotics you can incorporate in your daily diet for a healthy gut:
1. Yogurt/Curd: Easiest to accommodate in daily meals.
2. Cheese: Cheeses like cottage cheese, mozzarella and Cheddar are rich in probiotics.
3. Idli/Dosa: Fermented Foods like Idli, Dosa have a good amount of probiotics
4. ButterMilk: Buttermilk, Chaas or Lassi is another great source of the same.
5.Pickles: Home-made pickles have a good amount of pro-biotic so enjoy the Neembu and Aam ka achaar (Lemon and Mango Pickle) without any guilt.
6. Green Peas: Yes, our good old favourite peas is a rich source of pro-biotic
7. Kaanji: Its a great drink for kids who love tangy foods – add mustard seeds, salt and black salt in water and leave it for a day. You can add raw slices of carrot, and potatoes. Drink a cup with your meal.
8. Bananas: Yes, this easily available fruit is a great source of probiotics.
Including probiotics in your diet will ensure better gut health and will aid digestion!
Hope you found this helpful. Drop a comment if you have any questions or thoughts about this.