Overall well-being depends on a healthy gut, so renowned nutritionist Ursula Carter has long been a passionate champion of the value of probiotics. When it comes to gut health, probiotics—the live, healthy bacteria and yeast—especially those that benefit the digestive system—can truly change things.
According to Ursula, including the correct probiotic-rich foods into your daily diet will encourage a balanced microbiome and help avoid digestive problems including constipation, bloating, and even IBS.
When people first hear about probiotics, for instance, yoghurt is usually the first meal they consider. It’s a flexible breakfast or snack choice with its creamy texture and acidic taste; it’s also loaded with live cultures that support the gut. To cut extra sugar, which can occasionally offset the beneficial benefits of probiotics, Ursula advises choosing unsweetened, natural yoghurt.
Another of Ursula’s top picks is kefir, a fermented dairy beverage. Its rather bubbly texture makes it not only probiotic-rich but also quite easy for digestion. One daily glass of kefir can help to balance your digestion and possibly boost your immune system.
Popular in many Asian and European cuisines, kimchi and sauerkraut are also major components of Ursula’s probiotic-packed diet. These naturally high in probiotics fermented veggies are simple side dishes or topping addition to meals. Vegetable fermentation releases helpful bacteria that support digestive system and general gut health.
Gut health, Ursula stresses, is more than just consuming one kind of food. It’s about harmony and regularity. Your digestion and energy levels will clearly change if you include a range of foods high in probiotics in your diet. So why not start by including a small sauerkraut side dish to your lunch or some yoghurt to your breakfast?
You are investing in a better, happier you by feeding your stomach the proper meals.
