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Proper bacterial flora protects against many diseases. See what to eat to keep her fit.
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- Stevia – values, properties, application, opinions [EXPLAINED]
Stevia is a sweetener that is recommended for people who are on a slimming diet or are intolerant to sucrose. Stevia is not only sweeter than white sugar, …
- Simple and complex carbohydrates. What are they and where can they be found? [WE EXPLAIN]
Carbohydrates, or sugars, are one of the most abundant organic compounds in nature. Their functions are manifold; from spare material and …
- Vitamin D3 level test – when to do it and how much does it cost?
Vitamin D3 performs a number of important functions in the human body in the period of his fetal life. Unfortunately, it is difficult to obtain because the diet …
1/ 8 Probiotics
Probiotics are live yeast or bacterial cultures that have a beneficial effect on our body. We usually think of them when our natural bacterial flora is disturbed as a result of antibiotic treatment. Then we reach for the means in pills. However, it is also worth remembering about probiotics when we do not take antibiotics, because they can protect us against diseases by themselves. You do not have to reach for pharmaceutical preparations right away, you can use the bacterial cultures contained in the food. Photo Shutterstock
2/ 8 Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut contains large amounts of the following strains: leuconostoc, pediococcus and lactobacillus. It is worth preparing the cabbage yourself at home, but if you do not have such an option, choose unpasteurized cabbage in the store, because pasteurization kills bacteria – also the useful ones. Photo Shutterstock
3/ 8 Pickled cucumbers
The case is similar with other silage, including cucumbers. Silage is a great way to stay healthy because, in addition to probiotics, they also contain a lot of vitamins. Photo Shutterstock
4/8 Be
Probiotics are especially important for the proper functioning of the digestive system. Unfortunately, bacteria do not always reach the intestines because they are already destroyed in the stomach. This is where… cheese comes in handy. The hard lumps of cheese that can reach the intestines contain large amounts of lactobacillus bacteria. There they are released freely. Photo Shutterstock
5/8 Yogurt
Yogurt is one of the best known natural probiotics. It is enough to consume this product regularly for a month to notice the positive effects of live bacteria cultures. However, read the labels carefully – some yoghurts lack the desired bacterial flora. Photo Shutterstock
6/ 8 Sourdough bread
Sourdough bread contains large amounts of lactobacilli, which is a great aid in digestion. If you do not have access to such baked bread, you can make it at home. On the Internet, you can easily find a recipe for sourdough and bread only. Photo Shutterstock
7/8 Tempeh
Tempeh is made from fermented soybeans. In addition to probiotics, it contains large amounts of protein, iron and B vitamins. Therefore, it is a very good meat substitute in a vegetarian diet. Photo Shutterstock
8/ 8 Prebiotics
If you’ve already provided your body with probiotics, it’s time for the next step, which is prebiotics. These are products that stimulate the development of normal flora. These include, among others, honey, maple syrup, asparagus, bananas and porridge. Photo Shutterstock