{"id":142803,"date":"2019-07-03T02:00:03","date_gmt":"2019-07-03T09:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=142803"},"modified":"2019-07-03T13:58:16","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T20:58:16","slug":"natural-probiotics-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/natural-probiotics-food\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Foods to Help Improve Your Gut Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5418745\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bacteria<\/a>\u00a0in your gut plays an important role in your digestive health. It can ward off diseases, clear up acne, ease symptoms of asthma, improve brain function, help you maintain a healthy body weight, and the list goes on.<\/p>\n<p>While taking a probiotic supplement is a good way to maintain a healthy gut microbiome, eating foods rich in natural probiotics is key to keeping the good bugs flourishing. On that note, we&#8217;re highlighting five gut-healthy foods below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Miso<\/strong><br \/>\nThis Japanese paste is most often found in soup, but can actually be used in a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonappetit.com\/recipes\/slideshow\/miso-recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creative ways<\/a>\u00a0in the kitchen. It\u2019s a natural probiotic made of fermented soybeans and is also high in calcium, magnesium, iron, and protein. Try adding miso to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonappetit.com\/recipe\/corn-and-chickpea-bowl-with-miso-jalapeno-tahini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creamy tahini salad dressing<\/a> or even using it to amp up your typical\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonappetit.com\/recipe\/pecan-miso-butter-and-jelly-sandwiches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">peanut butter and jelly sandwich<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sauerkraut<\/strong><br \/>\nYou&#8217;ve seen it on Reubens, hot dogs, and Russian dressing \u2013 sauerkraut might sound like a diner or carnival food option, but it actually full of healthy gut bacteria. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/digestive-disorders\/ss\/slideshow-probiotics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cabbage in sauerkraut<\/a> is fermented with lactic acid, making it a strong source of natural probiotics. It\u2019s also high in fiber. From casseroles and meatballs to chocolate cake, there are plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/recipes-with-sauerkraut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interesting ways<\/a> to add more sauerkraut to your meals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kombucha<\/strong><br \/>\nThis naturally fizzy drink is also naturally full of healthy gut microbiomes. <a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/how-much-kombucha-to-drink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kombucha<\/a> is fermented green tea that can be found at virtual any grocery store these days, but it\u2019s also easier than you might think to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/how-to-make-kombucha-tea-at-home-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-173858\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make at home<\/a>. Aside from all the probiotics, <a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/what-are-kombuchas-health-benefits-and-how-much-can-you-safely-drink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kombucha<\/a> is high in vitamins, essential minerals, and organic acids.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kefir<\/strong><br \/>\nKefir contains a specific strain of probiotics called Lactobacillus, which\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/9-health-benefits-of-kefir#section3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">protect your gut<\/a> from bad bacteria and infections. Similar to yogurt, it\u2019s a rich, creamy dairy product that\u2019s delicious when mixed with granola, berries, or smoothies. Unlike other dairy products, kefir is low in lactose, making it much easier to digest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tempeh<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you\u2019re a vegan or vegetarian, take note. Tempeh is one of the best natural probiotic foods to eat. It\u2019s also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/tempeh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high in protein<\/a>, vitamins, and essential minerals. Tempeh is a plant-based protein made from fermented soybeans and is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emilieeats.com\/21-delicious-vegan-tempeh-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">great addition<\/a> to stir fries, sandwiches, or salads.<\/p>\n<p>xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"The healthy bacteria\u00a0in your gut plays an important role in your digestive health. 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