By: Mount Carmel Fitness Staff
Support your gut health with probiotics. Probiotics are microorganisms (such as lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium) that when consumed (as in a food or a dietary supplement) maintains or restores beneficial bacteria to the digestive tract (Merriam-Webster Dictionary).
Here are just a few benefits of probiotics
– Weight loss
– Improved digestion
– Enhanced immune function
– Healthier skin
– Reduced risk of some diseases
Probiotics can help maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in your body. Healthy bacteria supports your immunity and helps to control inflammation. Adding foods rich in the probiotics to your diet will support your overall fitness plan:
Yogurt (with live and active cultures)
Kefir
Sauerkraut
Pickles
Traditional buttermilk
Soft cheeses
Sourdough bread
Consider incorporating probiotics into your nutrition plan today.
Reference:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/vitamins-and-supplements/health-benefits-of-taking-probiotics
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/probiotics-101
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probiotics
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-super-healthy-probiotic-foods#TOC_TITLE_HDR_3
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