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7 foods that regenerate your gut flora

By Kiwilimón - 2018-10-16T09:17:06.979178Z
In your intestine live 4 million microorganisms from 400 species, mostly bacteria that are beneficial for your health. Diarrhea, acidity, excess fiber and some medications can decrease the amount of these bacteria that your body needs. The good news is that there are many foods that help you regenerate your gut flora. Our friends at Salud180.com tell us about these foods. These microorganisms are found from the mouth to the end of the large intestine, where they perform various functions such as: defending you against infections, contributing to the production of vitamin K and aiding in digestion. The Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine atMcMaster University, in the United States, recommends increasing the consumption of some foods rich in probiotics. Discover them! 1.- Kefir or Bulgarian. It is a product made from goat or cow milk and fermented grains, rich inlactobacilli. They look like grains of rice. To prepare them, you need to wash the grains with drinking water and store them in a glass container, add raw or commercial milk, and the next day you get a powerful source ofprobiotics. You will get better results if you consume them on an empty stomach. 2.- Yogurt. You can find several of these products enriched withlactobacillus GG or acidophilus. Goat milk and cheese also have a high content ofprobiotic ingredients. 3.- Microalgae. These are foods from the oceans, such asspirulina, chlorella, and blue or green algae. Theseprobiotics have been shown to increase the amount oflactobacillus andbifidobacteria in the digestive tract. 4.- Miso soup. Miso is adigestive regulator widely used in traditional Japanese medicine. The soup is made from fermented rye. It is prepared by adding a tablespoon to hot water to obtain a food rich in lactobacilli andbifidus bacteria. 5.- Dark chocolate. When it is pure and of good quality, this food can contain more probiotics thandairy products. 6.- Pickles. Many people remove them from their salads or baguettes due to their bitter taste, not knowing that they are an excellent source ofprobiotics. 7.- Tempura. They are fermented soybeans, and in addition to being an ideal meat substitute, they are rich inprobiotics and a good source ofvitamin B12. They can be added to soups, cooked with spices, baked, or used in salads. Experiencing excessive gas, constantcolds, rhinitis, diarrhea andindigestion can be signs that your gut flora has decreased. Heal from the inside and consume foods that help you regenerate it. View original article. Recipes to regenerate your gut flora   Miso Glazed Salmon Vegetable Tempura   Yogurt with Blueberry and Pistachio     Did you know that these foods help regenerate gut flora?