Moneycontrol News | July 16, 2024
Buttermilk: A potent probiotic, this dairy delight supports digestion, improves your gut. It also cools the stomach and fights acidity, a consequence of your sedentary lifestyles and less-than-ideal eating habits
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Curd rice: A popular South Indian dish that combines the nutritional richness of yoghurt and rice, curd rice supports gut health, digestion, and immunity. Rice nourishes the digestive system and eases discomfort
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Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium in yoghurt, help maintain a healthy gut, improve immunity. Yoghurt's probiotics are also known to reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and improve lactose digestion
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Dhokla and khandvi: Lentil-based fermented dishes like dhokla and khandvi are exceptional probiotic sources. Fermentation enhances nutrient absorption and supports gut health by nurturing a diverse microbiome
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Idli and dosa: These popular rice-based dishes undergo a fermentation process that cultivates beneficial bacteria. It improves nutrient absorption but also eases digestion and contributes to enhanced gut health
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Kanji: A traditional fermented drink, this probiotic strain plays a role in enhancing intestinal health by curbing harmful bacteria, encouraging a healthier gut environment, and potentially easing digestive discomfort
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Raw banana: Raw bananas, when consumed as a cooked vegetable or as chips, contain resistant starch. This type of starch acts as a prebiotic, serving as food for beneficial gut bacteria that aids in their growth
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Traditional Indian pickles: Traditional Indian pickles like aam ka achar, neembu ka achar, adrak, or haldi ka achaar are among several popular Indian pickles that good for digestion
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Through natural fermentation, pickles turn into probiotic-rich treats. This fermentation process involves helpful bacteria that break down sugars and starches, supporting a healthy gut and aiding in digestion
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