Bid gut problems goodbye the delicious way! 5 Indian probiotic food items that are yummy & great for your digestion
gut problems?
It’s time to switch to a gut-healthy diet!
Eating food items rich in probiotics can help you clean up your metabolic system and achieve a healthy bowel movement.
What Are Probiotics?
Probiotics are ‘friendly’ bacteria/germs that reside in our gut or intestines. Probiotics come with myriad health benefits such as improving our digestive capabilities, boosting our immunity powers, reducing oxidative stress or inflammation, alleviating constipation, etc.
How To Get Your Quota Of Gut-Friendly Germs?
The good news is that there are plenty of desi food items that have a lot of gut-friendly bacteria such as lactobacilli species and bifidobacteria. You don’t need to purchase fancy food items such as Greek yogurt, tofu, and kimchi! All the items we are mentioning below are easily available at your local store!
Dahi
Feeling hungry? Just have a bowl of dahi or white curd. If in the mood for a soothing drink, go for a glass of lassi! Dahi is a powerhouse of nutrients as well as gut-friendly bacteria such as eubacteria and bifid bacteria as well as eubacteria and bifid bacteria.
Dahi is a great source of calcium and protein. Daily consumption is great for improving digestion as well as protecting bone health!
Paneer
Also known as cottage cheese, paneer is one of the most popular dairy products in India. A mainstay for vegetarians, paneer can be curried, roasted, or fried! This yummy dish is a great source of probiotics.
Buttermilk
Aside from being a great source of proteins and essential vitamins and nutrients such as phosphorus, riboflavin, etc, a glass of buttermilk also contains several lactic acid bacteria. The best buttermilk is the one prepared at home, rather than the ready-to-drink alternatives you
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