Probiotics are the good bacteria that have health benefits when consumed, provides all sorts of powerful benefits for your body and brain.

By adding more probiotic foods into your diet, you could experience all health benefits:

• Improved digestion
• Increased energy from production of vitamin B12
• Stronger immune system
• Healthier skin, since probiotics improve eczema and psoriasis
• Reduced cold and flu symptoms
• Control Weight

Sauerkraut

Made from fermented cabbage and other probiotic vegetables, sauerkraut is high in organic acids (which gives the sauerkraut its sour taste) that support the growth of good bacteria. Sauerkraut is high in vitamin C and digestive enzymes.

Tempeh

Tempeh, which originates in Indonesia, is traditionally made from fermented soybeans utilizing a specific fungus called Rhizopus oligosporus. In addition to the general benefits of probiotics, tempeh also acts as a prebiotic, or a food source that increases the growth of good bacteria that already live in your gut.  In addition to being packed with protein (over 40 grams in one cup of tempeh), Tempeh delivers a good amount of magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, and manganese too.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar not only is a good source of probiotics, but also great to controlling blood pressure, reducing cholesterol levels, improving insulin sensitivity, and even enhancing weight loss, apple cider vinegar can also help ramp up probiotic intake as well. Drink a small bit each day or use it as a salad dressing to maximize your results.

Miso

Miso is a fermented paste made by combining soybeans with salt and a fungus called koji, which is the same bacteria used to make sake, a popular Japanese wine. Like sauerkraut, miso is contains lactic acid probiotic bacteria, which has shown to stimulate the immune system.

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