BEANS , ONIONS, GARLICK ,BANANA , GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES for HEALTHY GUT BACTERIA :
These are called the PREBIOTIC FOODS that forms as food & encourage the growth and proliferation of Healthy Bacteria (Probiotic Bacteria) that is good for the Health .
Probiotics are live microorganisms which are usually beneficial bacteria provide health benefits when consumed
- provide all sorts of powerful benefits for your body and brain.
- They may improve digestive health, reduce depression and promote heart health
-Some evidence suggests they may even give you better-looking skin
Getting probiotics from supplements is popular, but you can also get them from fermented foods.Some of the most common foods contain probiotics that are super healthy.
* Yogurt
Yogurt is one of the best sources of probiotics, which are friendly bacteria that can improve your health.
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Also, make sure to always read the label on yogurt before you buy it. Even if it is labeled low-fat or fat-free, it may still be loaded with high amounts of added sugar.
Probiotic yogurt is linked to a number of health benefits and may be suitable for people with lactose intolerance. Make sure to choose yogurt that has active or live cultures.
* PICKLES AND FERMENTED FOOD ALSO GOOD PROBIOTICS.
*Traditional Buttermilk
The term buttermilk actually refers to a range of fermented dairy drinks.
However, there are two main types of buttermilk: traditional and cultured.
Traditional buttermilk is simply the leftover liquid from making butter. Only this version contains probiotics, and it is sometimes called “grandma's probiotic.”
`Traditional buttermilk is mainly consumed in India, Nepal and Pakistan.
CULTURED BUTTERMILK, COMMONLY FOUND IN AMERICAN SUPERMARKETS, GENERALLY DOES NOT HAVE ANY PROBIOTIC BENEFITS.
Buttermilk is low in fat and calories but contains several important vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin B12, riboflavin, calcium and phosphorus.
Traditional buttermilk is a fermented dairy drink mainly consumed in India, Nepal and Pakistan. Cultured buttermilk, found in American supermarkets, does not have any probiotic benefits.
*Some Types of Cheese
Although most types of cheese are fermented, it does not mean that all of them contain probiotics.
Therefore, it is important to look for live and active cultures on the food labels.
The good bacteria survive the aging process in some cheeses, including Gouda, mozzarella, cheddar and cottage cheese (35, 36).
Cheese is highly nutritious and a very good source of protein. It is also rich in important vitamins and minerals, including calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus and selenium (37).
Moderate consumption of dairy products such as cheese may even lower the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis (38, 39).
Only some types of cheese — including cheddar, mozzarella and gouda — contain probiotics. Cheese is very nutritious and may benefit heart and bone health.
Probiotic Foods Are Incredibly Healthy
There are many very healthy probiotic foods you can eat.
This includes numerous varieties of fermented soybeans, dairy and vegetables. 11 of those are mentioned here, but there are many more out there.
If you can't or won't eat any of these foods, you can also take a probiotic supplement.
Shop for probiotic supplements online.
Probiotics, from both foods and supplements, can have powerful effects on health. more
Probiotics are live microorganisms which are usually beneficial bacteria provide health benefits when consumed
- provide all sorts of powerful benefits for your body and brain.
- They may improve digestive health, reduce depression and promote heart health
-Some evidence suggests they may even give you better-looking skin
Getting probiotics from supplements is popular, but you can also get them from fermented foods.Some of the most common foods contain probiotics that are super healthy.
* Yogurt
Yogurt is one of the best sources of probiotics, which are friendly bacteria that can improve your health.
.
Also, make sure to always read the label on yogurt before you buy it. Even if it is labeled low-fat or fat-free, it may still be loaded with high amounts of added sugar.
Probiotic yogurt is linked to a number of health benefits and may be suitable for people with lactose intolerance. Make sure to choose yogurt that has active or live cultures.
* PICKLES AND FERMENTED FOOD ALSO GOOD PROBIOTICS.
*Traditional Buttermilk
The term buttermilk actually refers to a range of fermented dairy drinks.
However, there are two main types of buttermilk: traditional and cultured.
Traditional buttermilk is simply the leftover liquid from making butter. Only this version contains probiotics, and it is sometimes called “grandma's probiotic.”
`Traditional buttermilk is mainly consumed in India, Nepal and Pakistan.
CULTURED BUTTERMILK, COMMONLY FOUND IN AMERICAN SUPERMARKETS, GENERALLY DOES NOT HAVE ANY PROBIOTIC BENEFITS.
Buttermilk is low in fat and calories but contains several important vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin B12, riboflavin, calcium and phosphorus.
Traditional buttermilk is a fermented dairy drink mainly consumed in India, Nepal and Pakistan. Cultured buttermilk, found in American supermarkets, does not have any probiotic benefits.
*Some Types of Cheese
Although most types of cheese are fermented, it does not mean that all of them contain probiotics.
Therefore, it is important to look for live and active cultures on the food labels.
The good bacteria survive the aging process in some cheeses, including Gouda, mozzarella, cheddar and cottage cheese (35, 36).
Cheese is highly nutritious and a very good source of protein. It is also rich in important vitamins and minerals, including calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus and selenium (37).
Moderate consumption of dairy products such as cheese may even lower the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis (38, 39).
Only some types of cheese — including cheddar, mozzarella and gouda — contain probiotics. Cheese is very nutritious and may benefit heart and bone health.
Probiotic Foods Are Incredibly Healthy
There are many very healthy probiotic foods you can eat.
This includes numerous varieties of fermented soybeans, dairy and vegetables. 11 of those are mentioned here, but there are many more out there.
If you can't or won't eat any of these foods, you can also take a probiotic supplement.
Shop for probiotic supplements online.
Probiotics, from both foods and supplements, can have powerful effects on health. more
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We have to note one thing about Yogurt is , if it is deep frozen as in cold countries the Probiotic activity will be drastically reduced and if over a period of time it will not proliferate . So we will not get the benefits of probiotic activity . In Chennai we don't buy yogurt which may have additives like sweeteners , Preservatives . But buy curd in thick liquid form in 175 gm Pack . And use the same after keeping it out of the fridge to make curd domestically . With that we get good quality curd . And try to preserve Katta (what we call worrai in Tamil ) for the future curd making domestically. That way we can maintain a mother stock that will be most potent to produce at home and also offer the desired results. Curd making domestically with Yogurt (with additives) doesn't curdle as well as the curd in liquid form . That is indicative that the probiotic activity isn't sufficient in Yogurt with sweetener or any other added . more
May 14
Healthy Eating-7 Dahi,Curd,Yogurts and Fancy Probiotics Sold Over the Counter Till about 5 decades ago,Dahi wasn't a popular food item in Western developed countries like UK Our grannies and generations before them were obsessed with Dahi and it was an essential food. These simple folks didn't know about the good bacteria vs bad bacteria present in the foodpipe Westners got a new fancy name,Yogurt and converted into yogurts with flavours to lure the kids to eat it There's no doubt that it's a simple digestible protein which is given to people averse to drinking milk due to various reasons including bloating being a cause for not drinking milk as it is Curd is a weaning diet for a 6 month old kid. Curd is The Best Probiotic Probiotics are good bacteria present in the foodpipe and good bacteria help in digestion process. During therapy with antibiotics, good bacteria get killed along with the bad bacteria affecting digestion and causing more side effects of medicines. Fancy probiotics can get contaminated because shelf life is little and demand may not be high. After fever, after a bout of food poisoning and if antibiotics are to be given for any reason, make sure that Curd is given for early recovery and for lesser side effects of medicines to the liver Accept it that all medicines are bad for function of Liver and this includes, routinely used painkillers like Combiflam and Voveran Delhi and NCR people are lucky to get ready made curds Maybe people living in other cities are as lucky too But nothing to beat Home made Dahi, using fresh khatta, borrowed from neighbour or bought from Halwai ( in case you forgot to keep a spoon of dahi in fridge for preparing Dahi on next day ) Setting up the curd is an art and it's passed on through generations The temperature of the milk has to be right,around our body temperature at 37 degrees and while curd is getting set,temperature has to be uniformly maintained. People do use blankets to wrap around the vessel and keep it for about 4 to 5 hours during winter months There's no need to put a finger in vessel to check the setting Just look at it. If separated from the edges,presume it for sure that the curd is set. Home made Dahi is a lot better than the readymade Dahi. A little effort to boil and cool milk,and putting right amount of home made Dahi called khatta, maintenance of temperature and It is not lot of home work ? Don't keep it out for longer hours after it's set Dahi gets sour very soon during summers There are ways to lure our kids to eat this simple food Make sure that it's essential daily food is served daily to everyone including diabetic patients . more
May 13
I agree with Jayakumar Daniel Sir, Many vegetables, Herbs and Greens are good for our health as well as for our health. We need to grow them in abundance by using organic methods without pesticides. Cow and Vegetables are only our saviors for making healthy nation. more
May 13
Thank you for the useful posting. In USA, if we make at home curd from milk, does it produce useful bacteria, though we use purchased curd only for making curd? more
May 13
In U.S.A. we get Yogurts that are solid and almost deep frozen tampered to the the palate .
IT IS ALSO KNOWN FACT THAT WHEN THE YOGURT IS DEEP FROZEN THE PROBIOTIC ACTIVITY IS LOST . AS THE BACTERIA DOESN'T SURVIVE AND PROLIFERATE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURE.
In India also when we buy Curds we don't buy frozen ones for immediate consumption only not to to make home made Curd .
We did try making Curds from solid Curd from the market . It took longer time for the Milk to Curdle as it may have sugar and other ingredients that prevent curdling (remember our grand mothers idea to preserve milk overnight used to add sugar to prevent getting spoilt ).
Where as the liquid curd in 175 gm packets was able to curdle milk easily . FROM THEN ON WE TRY TO MAINTAIN A MOTHER STOCK OF CURD [the curd developed at home] more
IT IS ALSO KNOWN FACT THAT WHEN THE YOGURT IS DEEP FROZEN THE PROBIOTIC ACTIVITY IS LOST . AS THE BACTERIA DOESN'T SURVIVE AND PROLIFERATE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURE.
In India also when we buy Curds we don't buy frozen ones for immediate consumption only not to to make home made Curd .
We did try making Curds from solid Curd from the market . It took longer time for the Milk to Curdle as it may have sugar and other ingredients that prevent curdling (remember our grand mothers idea to preserve milk overnight used to add sugar to prevent getting spoilt ).
Where as the liquid curd in 175 gm packets was able to curdle milk easily . FROM THEN ON WE TRY TO MAINTAIN A MOTHER STOCK OF CURD [the curd developed at home] more
May 13
