Looking through advertising, we come across an incomprehensible word "probiotics", which often turns out to be rich in sour-milk drinks and products. So, and what actually are these components?
It turns out that up to 80% of the beneficial cells of the body, which are responsible for the protective properties and its immune response, are located on the intestinal mucosa. Therefore, many naturopathic doctors advise cleansing the gastrointestinal tract for the treatment of most diseases, from skin to oncology.
Probiotics are useful bacterial microorganisms that inhabit the intestines, as well as get into it from the outside with healthy food. They participate in fermentation and digestion, reduce the risk of propagation of pathogens (infections, other harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeast), level the effect of carcinogens. They also help to remove toxins and toxins from the body, reduce the risk of dysbiosis.
Today we list the top 10 foods that are rich in these beneficial probiotics.
10. Sauerkraut
Since childhood, everyone was accustomed to the fact that pickled foods cause fermentation and bloating, so we try not to abuse them. However, at such moments, active digestion occurs, intestinal motility, its motor function starts. Home-made sauerkraut contains the following probiotics: lactobacilli, pediococus, leukonost and others. Artificial probiotics, which are contained in capsules and tablets, mostly die under the influence of hydrochloric acid. And cabbage is perfectly absorbed by the lower intestine. Cabbage also contains fiber, micronutrients and vitamins necessary for digestion.
9. Kefir
Thanks to advertising, we learned that many types of industrial kefir and bifidoc contain these most useful probiotics and lactobacilli. It is known that fungi in kefir contain from ten types of bacteria useful for digestion! Due to this, a fermented milk drink has antifungal properties (for example, it allows you to fight candidiasis), produces an antibacterial effect, and reduces the risk of dysbiosis. Frequent use of kefir can strengthen the general and local immunity, stabilize digestion and improve stool regularity.
8. Pickles (without vinegar)
If you are allergic to lactose - it does not matter, because probiotics can be found in vegetables, however, processed. Fans of salted (not pickled) tomatoes and cucumbers have good digestion. In a solution of salt water, vegetables begin to ferment and ferment due to their own lactic acid bacteria. Just do not use vinegar for cooking, which can worsen the process of reproduction of probiotics, and it affects the gastric mucosa not in the best way. By the way, soaked apples, pears and watermelon also contain valuable living microorganisms.
7. Acidophilic dairy products
Such specific foods must be sought in specialized stores for wholesome food. For their production, one culture is taken from the starter culture, and sometimes it is combined with a combination of kefir fungi, acidophilus bacillus, and lactic acid streptococcus bacteria. Researchers have discovered the amazing properties of such products - they inhibit the reproduction of pathogenic pathogens and putrefactive bacteria. Acidophilus bacillus also exhibits good resistance to adverse factors. Recently, dairy products containing acidophilus have begun to appear on supermarket shelves. Of course, their price will be slightly more expensive, but more benefits.
6. Miso
Fans of the Japanese menu have repeatedly noted on the list a fragrant soup of mushrooms, seafood and cereals called "miso". Someone believes that this is a kind of Japanese "pasta", as it may include fermented cereals (beans, wheat, barley, soy, rice, etc.). The main ingredient in miso is mold fungus. The result is a healthy soup that contains vitamins, amino acids, minerals and valuable living probiotics. Many believe that it is thanks to the daily use of the product that the Japanese live so long and have good immunity.
5. Green olives
A festive feast often includes cold snacks with olives - green oily fruits. Lean on such dishes intensely, because olives are a natural source of probiotics. The fermented product contains valuable lactobacilli, which can hardly be found in other dishes. You can salt, water and ferment the olives yourself at home, if you find a supplier of fresh fruits. By the way, the wealth of probiotics is attributed to green fruits, and not to the black olives we know.
4. Kombucha (kombucha)
At one time, a drink from Kombucha was very popular on the Internet: it was only offered to buy sourdough, and then independently feed the microorganism at home. Kombucha is grown on sweetened tea, where special live bacteria and yeast are added. As a result, the drink is fermented and contains natural probiotics for good digestion and healthy intestinal microflora. By drinking a Chinese mushroom drink, you can forget about chronic constipation or diarrhea.
3. Dark Chocolate
What a joy to know that our pastry list also included a confectionery product, namely dark chocolate with the maximum content of cocoa beans. The latter contain dietary fiber and large polyphenolic polymers, which by themselves are practically not absorbed by the digestive tract, but in the large intestine they are food for beneficial microbes. In the process, dietary fiber is well fermented, and polyphenols are broken down into small molecules that produce an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect in the intestinal mucosa.
2. Yogurt
Numerous experiments have proved that regular use of natural unsweetened yogurt positively affects general immunity, intestinal motility, and the absorption of other useful components from food. There is a huge selection of yoghurt on the market, only options with fillers and flavor enhancers made with powdered or reconstituted milk are extremely poor in probiotics. Choose products that contain bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, or prepare yogurt yourself by purchasing special starter cultures and live bacteria in a pharmacy or supermarket.
1. Kimchi
A famous Korean dish that also contains pickled ingredients. Due to this, sour-milk bacteria are concentrated in it, which reduce the fermentation process and fight pathogens, reducing the risk of dysbiosis. Kimchi also contains vitamins (including rare K), minerals and trace elements, antioxidants. We advise you to cook the dish yourself, as in Korean cuisine it is often served very spicy. This can adversely affect the gastrointestinal tract of patients with gastritis or an ulcer.
Probiotics are also sold in the form of powders and solutions, capsules or tablets, however, such options are less easily absorbed and will cost you a pretty penny. Moreover, the range of available natural dishes with live bacteria is quite wide.