Wanted: Good Bacteria

Probiotics at Work

Your guide to making the most of your body’s beneficial bugs — for gut health, immunity, metabolism and more.

Want to look and feel your very best? Start enjoying more foods naturally high in probiotics — and in the fiber-rich prebiotics that help those good bugs thrive. Probiotic-Rich Foods
Dairy Sources

Yogurt
Kefir
Buttermilk
Crème fraîche
Lassi, a drink made from yogurt and water
Aged cheeses, such as bleu, Gouda and cheddar

Fruit and Vegetable Sources

Brined pickles
Tangy chutneys
Brined olives
Sauerkraut and its ethnic variations — kimchi (Korean), tsukemono (Japanese), choucroute (French)
Sauerruben (fermented sour turnips)
Pickled beets

Soybean Sources

Miso
Tempeh
Natto
Soy sauce
Tamari

Grain Sources

Traditional sourdough breads

Nondairy Beverages

Kombucha

Prebiotic-Rich Foods
Veggies

Tomatoes
Artichokes
Onions
Chicory
Greens (especially dandelion greens)
Asparagus
Garlic
Leeks

Fruit

Berries
Bananas

Whole Grains

Oatmeal
Barley
Flaxseeds
Wheat

Legumes

Lentils
Kidney beans
Chickpeas
Navy beans
White beans
Black beans

Article by Catherine Guthrie for: experiencelife.com

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