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Probiotics Like Yogurt?

koolman
koolman
From what I've been hearing, they're good for generating flora, good intestinal bacteria, which is essential for reducing inflamation, boosting the immune system, properly separating waste from nutrients, and warding off potential health threats, because the gut is the gateway to the bloodstream.

Despite my colon's aversion to dairy (it gives me horrible gas), I'm thinking about getting on an unsweetened yogurt regimen. What other foods generate healthy intestinal flora?
seasilver
seasilver
I found this question interesting because, for some reason, I thought yogurt was the only food with probiotics. When I researched it, I found a lot of interesting things including dark chocolate and sauerkraut. If you do a search on your computer for foods with probiotics, a lot of healthy options will show up.
koolman
koolman
Thanks!
Trissa01
Trissa01
Soy milk with added live cultures is offered in all the major grocery chains now; pickles, & olives are some "normal" food non dairy choices.
koolman
koolman
Trissa: Thanks! I've tried Soy Milk, then discontinued because I was told it has hormones which may cause cancer. I love pickles and olives and am already eating them!!! Any preference on sweet or dill pickles? I prefer dill, but I know they are full of salt.

I bought a big tub of unsweetened Dannon yogurt last night and threw in some blueberries to sweeten it. Tastes great, didn't bother my digestion in the least, and I feel good! I think I've found a winning formula. Next tub of yogurt I'll add strawberries or some other form of berries, or, hell, maybe throw in all forms of berries at the same time! Berries have great antioxidants and just taste great.

Thanks for your kind replies, ladies!