5 Items to Introduce Probiotics Into Your Diet
Signs of poor gut health can be more ambiguous than you think. According to Piedmont, you might find skin rashes, have problems falling or staying asleep or have autoimmune dysfunction, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
You're probably thinking, how do any of those issues relate to your gut? A healthy digestive tract has microbes that expel toxins and fight harmful bacteria. Without it, that bad waste might not have anywhere to go, ultimately leading to unwanted issues.
One of the best ways you can promote good gut health is by introducing a probiotic (and prebiotic) into your daily diet. Probiotics contain helpful bacteria, while prebiotics act as a fuel to it. Below, we have five options to get you started.
Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Yogurt Drink: $2.99
Yakult is already a popular drink—and should be even more because of its health benefits. It contains the L. paracasei strain, which improves digestion and enhances your immune system function. Plus, we've had our fair share of Yakult, and it is super delicious. It's like your favorite fruit yogurt became a drink. It also works mixed into drinks, like boba.
Humm Unicorn Edition Magical Lemon Cupcake Probiotic Kombucha: $2.69
Humm Probiotic Drink leads with "Absurdly Tasty," and they are correct. This new Unicorn Edition flavor is described as a magical lemon cupcake. Unlike most kombucha, the vinegar doesn't overpower it. And how cute is the can? The liquid inside matches as an equally beautiful magenta shade. Now, that sounds like the perfect way to fight bacteria in style.
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Mariani Probiotic Apricots: $4.49
Drinks aren't the only way you can add probiotics to your diet. These days, you can also find them in your snacks. Mariani offers dried apricots that promise to "survive 10x more effectively than yogurt cultures." Beyond their prebiotic effects, they also have a good blend of fiber, potassium, and vitamin E, so your gut will start moving, too.
BelliWelli Chocolate Chip Probiotic Bar: $8.99
It's fascinating to see all these new probiotic snacks. Chocolate bars? Sign us up. This product arrives with "heart-healthy" almonds and "gut-soothing acacia fiber." It claims to remove bloating, which we all wouldn't mind.
Olly Probiotic and Prebiotic Supplement: $13.99+
And if you're not into any probiotic food, you can get the job done with a supplement. Olly offers a supplement that features prebiotics and probiotics over a delicious Peachy Peach flavor. Simply pop one of these into your mouth every day, and you'll be good to go.
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