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All Natural Sources Of Probiotics

July 2, 2015 By Colleen 68 Comments

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All Natural Sources Of Probiotics
When I began having problems with my gut after eating dairy products, I was told to start using Probiotics. That was many years ago and I didn’t really pay attention to it. But the past 5 years I have been using Probiotics faithfully and I can tell a huge difference in how often I get sick if I run out and don’t take them. Probiotics are easy daily supplements that help you build a stronger immune system and get rid of bad bacteria in your gut. However, you can get probiotics in your diet by including foods that naturally have probiotics in them. Here is a list of foods you can include in your daily diet:
Yogurt. This is one of the well-known options. Yogurt has plenty of good bacteria to increase your gut health and also help with digestive issues. Make sure the yogurt you choose says “live and active cultures” and choose a brand that has minimal ingredients on the nutrition label. There are many non-dairy yogurt companies that include live and active cultures so you can get these good nutrients and still be dairy-free!


Almond Dream Non Dairy Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt

Sauerkraut. A popular hot dog topping, this food also has a load of probiotics. A serving of sauerkraut has over ten trillion bacteria! Buy the unpasteurized version, which has more probiotics than the pasteurized version. Also, did you know fermented foods like sauerkraut can help get rid of sugar cravings? You can make your own fermented foods, like sauerkraut and those below, right at home. Use Google and Pinterest to find how-to guides!


Organic Raw Sauerkraut

 

Kefir. If you can tolerate dairy products, Kefir is a cultured dairy product which is a very high probiotic rich food. Including Kefir in your diet can help fight against leaky gut. Leaky gut is the is the result of damage to the intestinal lining, and can cause issues such as gas, bloating, fatigue, acne and more. Many companies make Kefir and you can find them in the dairy section of your grocer. They come in smaller bottles or as yogurt. Here are some benefits of Kefir:

  • Boost Immunity
  • Heal Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Build Bone Density
  • Fight Allergies
  • Improve Lactose Digestion
  • Kill Candida
  • Support DetoxificationKefir Probiotics

Kombucha. This is a fermented tea that is also loaded with probiotics. You can make your own, or buy bottled versions. It is made by fermenting tea with a culture of bacteria and yeast. This might sound scary, but these bacteria will actually help improve your gut health and balance out the good and bad bacteria in your intestines. Since Komucha is slightly carbonated, it’s a great beverage for when you’re craving soda or want something similar to soda.


Kombucha Starter Kit with Organic Kombucha Scoby

To feel heathier and improve your gut health, start eating more foods that naturally include probiotics. Here are a few quick ways to get started:

  • Shop the perimeter of the grocery store. That’s where the majority of healthy and nutritious foods are.
  • Start small. Don’t tackle everything at once (quitting soda drinking, ditching chocolate, eliminating pasta, etc.). You may feel deprived and go back to your old eating habits. Eliminate one thing per week.
  • Use Pinterest to find recipes. This is a great way to discover new meals and also motivate yourself to eat healthier.
  • Enlist family and friends to join in. Start a healthy eating challenge, or get a group together to exchange recipes with.

Try adding in some of these foods into your routine, you’ll improve your overall health and also improve your intestinal health, which will help prevent a myriad of issues and potential diseases. Keep your “good” bacteria healthy and bountiful!  I know it has helped me.

I’d love to for you to share any of your favorite probiotic rich foods in the comments below!

If Natural Sources of Probiotics are not always available to you, these are the Amazon Top Best Sellers in Probiotic Nutritional Supplements:


Colleen

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Comments

  1. Amber Ludwig says

    September 30, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    I make sure to take my probiotics everyday!! I didn’t realize there were SO many food options I could be getting them from besides yogurt!!

    Reply
  2. Jana Williams says

    September 13, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    Thanks for Sharing this Post , Because My Doctor Told Me that I Need to Start Eating Yogurt or Taking Supplements to Get those Healthy Probiotics! I Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Gall Stones So I Really Need to Start Thinking About Getting Healthy & Probiotics are Great for People with IBS! Thanks So Very Much for Sharing this Post, This is Good to Know! Have a Blessed Day! – Jana

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      September 26, 2016 at 10:12 am

      Hi Jana, You may find it beneficial to take probiotic supplements in addition to trying to get it from your food. I take supplements along with my diet. I find Douglas Labs is a good company to buy from. I get a multi one that is 40 Billion.

      Reply
  3. Jana Williams says

    September 6, 2016 at 5:46 pm

    This is Good to Know & I really Need Probiotics More than Anything Right Now! My Doctor Told Me I Needed to Try Probiotics on Top of My Prescription Medicine b/c I Have IBS, Ulcers, & Gall Stones! So to Say I Have Stomach Problems is an Understatement! Thanks for this Awesome Post & I Really Need to Check Out Some of these All Natural Products b/c I Don’t Want to Be On Medicine Forever! Thanks Again, Have a Blessed Day! – Jana

    Reply
  4. Lisa Ogle says

    September 4, 2016 at 6:58 am

    I have not tried kefir yet thanks for the reminder because it was one of the things I needed to add to my diet.

    Reply
  5. judethomas21 says

    September 1, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    Thank you. I did not know any of this! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Terry Poage says

    June 12, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    Thanks for sharing, I didn’t know this.

    Reply
  7. Deborah W says

    April 12, 2016 at 5:49 pm

    These are all very interesting but I too need something that is low in sugar due to health condition.

    Reply
  8. orchidlady01 says

    March 25, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    Also, other fermented food like kimchi would also be good. I like yogurt and kefir, myself.

    Reply
  9. Sarah Hayes says

    March 24, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    we make kefir and kimchi. they are both great!

    Reply
  10. Barrie says

    March 12, 2016 at 5:08 pm

    I love your food suggestions for probotics…I wish the kefir our stores carry were sugar free!

    Reply
  11. debern says

    January 20, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    I’d love to make my own sauerkraut but have not so far. I eat yogurt and take probiotics daily. It’s a lot faster than making your own, I know!

    Reply
  12. Karen Glatt says

    December 4, 2015 at 8:07 am

    I have tried Kefir and it is delicious! I like taking natural sources of probiotics and it really helps my digestive system work so much better!

    Reply
  13. alicia szemon says

    December 3, 2015 at 7:21 am

    i use a probiotic supplement

    Reply
  14. Nikki says

    August 19, 2015 at 2:22 am

    I love to drink kefir and yogurt.

    Reply
  15. Andrea Williams says

    August 15, 2015 at 11:59 am

    I know I need more probiotics in my diet, but I don’t like the taste of yogurt. I was surprised to see sauerkrat on the list and these foods give me some more options. I keep some of the tablets on hand for when I feel off kilter.

    Reply
  16. livininvegas says

    August 4, 2015 at 4:43 pm

    I’m not convinced these would do me any good.

    Reply
  17. Betsy Barnes says

    August 4, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    I have been wanting to start using probiotics and this post will be very helpful for choosing the best 🙂

    Reply
  18. K Davis says

    August 4, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    It seems like I change brands of probiotics after each bottle. I’m going to try one that you suggested.

    Reply
  19. Melanie Westermann says

    August 4, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Really interiesting, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  20. Sherry Keef says

    August 3, 2015 at 10:35 pm

    I am a believer in Probiotic’s.

    Reply
  21. denise low says

    August 3, 2015 at 7:05 am

    I need to start taking better care of myself. This looks like something that I would like to try.

    Reply
  22. Kimberly Rampersad says

    August 2, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    I have never heard of any of these except the yogurt, but thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  23. Dorothy Boucher says

    August 2, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    I am not taking anything at this moment because of something personal but thanks for sharing this information with us..

    Reply
  24. sisylyn53 says

    August 2, 2015 at 2:50 am

    I take probiotics every day since I had 2 sections of colon removed. I feel that they help control gas and painful stomach.

    Reply
  25. Sara schwab says

    August 1, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    This looks yummy

    Reply
  26. Deborah D says

    August 1, 2015 at 8:09 am

    I love things that are all natural.

    Reply
  27. Xanthippi Crete says

    July 31, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    I know about probiotics i use them in my dairy! This article is very interesting i think everyone should know these things!!

    Reply
    • Xanthippi Crete says

      July 31, 2015 at 9:10 pm

      I have made my own kefir and use it with milk it helps me alot!!

      Reply
  28. Mare P says

    July 31, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    I’ve never heard of Kefir or Kombucha before. Interesting. I’ll have to try them. My mother was just diagnosed with(shoot, I forget the name now) but she has to be on a gluten free diet. They said it can be hereditary so I’ve been trying to incorporate some gluten free foods in my diet. I’ve been seeing things about Probiotics more and more lately & how good they are for you. So, I’ve been trying to incorporate some of those too.

    Reply
  29. Meg Aquino (@MegenCiel) says

    July 31, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    I’ve known about probiotics from a seminar by Jamieson Canada. Unfortunately, I have histamine intolerance on top of my allergy (that’s why I bake gluten free) and lactose intolerance. That translates to allergy-like symptoms when I eat natural sources of fermented foods like natto, miso, and histamine rich foods like seafood. I ate fermented foods because most probiotic supplements do not take residence or thrive in our gut. It’s tricky to balance health and nutrition, when your health is mostly in your gut but, your body is missing something to process certain chemicals that benefit you.

    Reply
  30. Marcos Batac says

    July 31, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    Thanks for healthy lifestyle more power

    Reply
  31. Fonda says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:54 am

    Great!!

    Reply
  32. Mary Czerczyk says

    July 30, 2015 at 10:29 am

    I always take probiotics after taking antibiotics.

    Reply
  33. Danielle @ Royalegacy Reviews and More says

    July 30, 2015 at 7:10 am

    Great info on probiotics, but if I didn’t have to give a comment on this post to gain an extra entry for the Kitchen-Aid Mixer, I wouldn’t have. This page is sticking my laptop up, and it has taken me at least five minutes just to get to the comment area. Happy I am done here.

    Reply
  34. Anna says

    July 29, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    This is really great information about probiotics. I need some after being on antibiotics for a long term infection.

    Reply
  35. Maura says

    July 29, 2015 at 9:13 am

    I learned a great deal all about healthier lifestyle from this website.

    Reply
  36. Ashley Mclellan says

    July 28, 2015 at 7:25 pm

    I honestly did not know Probiotics did so much

    Reply
  37. lenydgmartinez says

    July 28, 2015 at 5:25 am

    very informative.Thanks

    Reply
  38. seem says

    July 26, 2015 at 6:54 pm

    it was really helpful. i can’t wait to try it out
    thank you

    Reply
  39. Kim Campbell says

    July 26, 2015 at 11:31 am

    I love probiotics. I love Kefir and greek yogurt!!i

    Reply
  40. JACKIE PHIPPS says

    July 25, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    I am worried that I would not like the taste

    Reply
  41. live2laugh13 says

    July 25, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    I am proud to say that I have made my own kombucha, sauerkraut, and kefir! I just need to try making yogurt now…

    Reply
  42. Randy Fulgham says

    July 25, 2015 at 8:15 am

    l learned something new today

    Reply
  43. Indrani Biswas says

    July 23, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    Thanks .This is news to me.I thought yoghurt only had probiotics.

    Reply
  44. Lorry C. says

    July 23, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    Looks deliciously healthy! 😀

    Reply
  45. Lily @Militaryfamof8 says

    July 23, 2015 at 10:11 am

    I am very bad at eating or drinking anything that is not soda, but thankfully my kids are not like me; they love yogurt and drinkable yogurts. I’m glad it has such a helpful effect for them.

    Reply
  46. Brigid OHara Koshko says

    July 23, 2015 at 4:18 am

    I am a firm believer in probiotics. I think it has made a difference in my families lives. I did not realize sauerkraut was a probiotic! I have heard about kefir from friends and may look into it.

    Reply
  47. Elizabeth H. says

    July 22, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    Am wondering if I would like this.

    Reply
  48. Tawny says

    July 22, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    I’m highly allergic to milk and all dairy among other things. So I can’t have kefir. I take natural organic non-dairy probiotic capsules.

    Reply
  49. June S. says

    July 22, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    I take the probiotics pills and I eat a yogurt everyday to help with my digestive problems.

    Reply
  50. judethomas21 says

    July 22, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    Thank you for sharing that! I thought that yoghurt was the only way to get natural probiotics.

    Reply
  51. Dina - SavvyInTheKitchen says

    July 22, 2015 at 11:40 am

    Thank you for this list! I am always trying to get probiotics for my family. I love Yogurt, and sauerkraut as well. I heard that Probiotics may be able to help with eczema as well. It is so funny that I was just looking into this for my son. Good to know, Thank you 🙂

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  52. Racquelle says

    July 22, 2015 at 6:47 am

    I definitely could use more probiotics! Good thing I love yogurt.

    Reply
  53. Lyndsey says

    July 22, 2015 at 6:01 am

    I’ve heard of this but never tried it!

    Reply
  54. Sara Theissen says

    July 22, 2015 at 3:57 am

    Some of these I’ve never heard of lol. I was surprised to see that Sauerkraut is one!

    Reply
  55. Patricia Hoffmeister says

    July 22, 2015 at 3:52 am

    One of my granddaughters has to eat dairy free/gluten free. She does a great job even when eating out. I will recommend this site to her.

    Reply
  56. charj says

    July 11, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    I used to buy dairy-free kefir, but it’s no longer available in stores. I keep hoping some company will start selling it; I miss adding it to my smoothies.

    Reply
    • colleenhf says

      July 11, 2015 at 8:42 pm

      Hi Charj how has you summer been going? I guess there are recipes out on the web for making your own Coconut Milk Kefir and Coconut Water Kefir. Maybe this winter I’ll give it shot. Have you made any dairy free kefir?

      Reply
  57. DJ says

    July 8, 2015 at 11:11 am

    I would love to try Kombucha. I love that it’s loaded with probiotics.

    Reply
    • colleenhf says

      July 11, 2015 at 8:43 pm

      Probiotics are so good for you…I know I feel so much better and my system works better when I remember to take probiotics of some sort 🙂

      Reply
  58. Jackie @ Crest Cottage says

    July 8, 2015 at 5:11 am

    I really need to bring my focus back to including fermented foods. My youngest daughter is still nursing, and I can’t eat dairy without it upsetting her stomach (and mood!) for days. I miss yogurt like crazy, so I think I need to explore the non-dairy options. Thanks for the reminder!

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      July 9, 2015 at 9:37 am

      Jackie the non dairy yogurts are pretty good! I’m lucky I love sauerkraut – but being german I grew up on the stuff 🙂

      Reply
  59. Natalie says

    July 7, 2015 at 4:07 am

    I have heard of kombucha but I have never tried it myself.

    Reply
  60. Sandra Watts says

    July 3, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    I have wanted to try Kefir for a while but I guess I am a little afraid.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      July 9, 2015 at 9:38 am

      Sandra Watts, just a tiny sip to see if you like it?

      Reply

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