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Probiotics

It’s important to maintain a healthy gut. This means you need to pay attention to maintaining a healthy balance between the good and bad bacteria naturally found in your body. Probiotics, are a source of the good bacteria.

These probiotics keep your immune system strong. They are destroyed by sugars, carrageenan (an additive commonly found in dairy products), and antibiotics. These items are commonly introduced into our diets so it is important to watch out for them and avoid them when possible.

Some good sources of probiotics include yogurt, sauerkraut, miso and certain types of cheeses such as Gouda. There are also beverages such as kombucha or kefir that provide probiotics.

Watch out with yogurt as most brands add a lot of sugar. Try plain yogurt and add your own berries or other fruits. As an added benefit, plain yogurt can double as sour cream in recipes.

Prebiotics are the food for the good bacteria. Some sources of prebiotics are onions, bananas, oatmeal and legumes.

Take the time to read this detailed explanation about Probiotics by Dr. Josh Axe.

Here's additional information from WebMD on Probiotics and Prebiotics.

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