Probiotic drink benefits and how you can make them!

Introduction:

Nowadays, there is an increased number of probiotic drinks at grocery stores due to high demand from customers of natural ingredients that can promote healthy gut and this is due to many latest studies that have been shown the big link between gut bacterium and overall health. Probiotics drinks include beverages like Kombucha,Kefir and Kvass and many other options...

Probiotic Drinks Benefits

Probiotics are live microorganism and yeast that are beneficial for gut and digestive system. You have a lot of variety of probiotics drinks at grocery store and I will mention today:

Dairy probiotic drinks: Thet are mainly kefir and they differ from yogurt as they are made from kefir grains and contains different strains of bacteria. Studies have been shown the great effect of kefi as anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic moreover it improves lactose digestion.

Tea and fruit-based probiotic drinks: They are called Kombucha and they are made with tea,sugar and yeast. They are good option for people with lactose intolerance. , made with tea, sugar and yeast.

Fermented grain-based juices, such as kvass which is a traditional Slavic and Baltic beer-like beverage that has a sour taste and is commonly made from fermented rye bread.

Fermented vegetable-based juices: They are made from green cabbage or red beets.

Cultured coconut drink: It is also called water kefir as it is made from coconut water and kefir grains. It is a fermented beverage made by adding kefir grains to sugar water and then it is left from fermentation for 24-48 hours. It is dairy free and it is usually flavored with herbs,spices, veggies and fruits

Probiotic-infused waters: It is water infused with some strains of probiotics. Addtional flavor could be lemon juice, ginger, apple cider vinegar or cyanne pepper.

Probiotics beverages differ according to the type of strain. One type is laxctic acid or Lactobacillus which prmote healthy digestive system and healthy gut.

In addition to certain beverages, probiotics are found in probiotic supplements and fermented food like yogurt, sauerkraut and other cultured veggies, tempeh, natto and miso (fermented soybeans).

Below are some of the many benefits associated with probiotic drinks:

1. Support Gut Health & Aids Digestion:

Probiotic support intestinal tract function and improve nutrient absorption, moreover, they improve balance among microorganism and help good bacteria to outgrown bad bacteria which cause bloating, cramping, sickness and diarrhea...

2. Fight Infections & Chronic Diseases

Probiotics usually support immune system by fighting infection from yeast and some probiotics that are made for example from red beets they are powerful antioxidant which cleanse the gallbladder and prevent infection and ifnlammation.

Moreover they may help prevent symptoms associated with digestive disorders, skin issues, candida, and frequent colds and flus. .

3. May Help Enhance Mental Health

Probiotic improve digestive system and help in production of neurotransmitter that improve mood and emotions. In addition they fight leaky gut syndrome and inflammatory responses that can mess with your mood and contribute to symptoms like anxiety or fatigue.

4. Can Help Reduce Risk for Allergies/Sensitivities

They reduce symptoms of allergy and lactose intolerance by improvimg healthy gut and supporting immune system.

5. Also a Good Source of Other Nutrients

Many probiotics are good source of protein, calcium, vitamin B12 and other nutrients (depending on the kind). For example, kefir and drinkable yogurt supply a number of important minerals, healthy fats and protein, while fermented vegetable juices supply antioxidants and vitamins like vitamin C. During fermentation, kombucha becomes carbonated and winds up containing B vitamins, enzymes, and a high concentration of beneficial acids (acetic, gluconic and lactic).

Can probiotic help in weight loss?

Replacing sodas and carbonated beverages and juices with probiotics that are usually low in calories and sugar can help in weight loss by the aim of introduction of probiotics is to improve healthy gut.

Best Types of Probiotic Drinks

Best probiotic drinks list:

Kefir: It is not sweetened,organic and made form goat's milk

Drinkable yogurt: It isnot sweetened,organic and look for Live Culture for ensuring it is a probiotic drink

Kombucha: Choose low sugar brand

Coconut kefir Probiotic-infused waters: Choose brands with less sugar or those made with stevia

Kvass: For a better choice, choose those made with strawberry juice, beat juice or herbs)

For people who live outside USA they rae familiar with a probiotic called Yakult which is made form skim milk or regular milk, sugar and “natural flavors”, similar to yogurt or kefir, but as they have added sugar they can not be a great choice.

So you need to read label carefully and choose products that contain CFUs or colony forming units in addition to strains of probiotics.

How to Make Your Own Probiotic Drink

Each drink is made different than other but in general they have same principle. Whatever is the type of probiotic drin kyou choose you need a base like milk, beet juice, coconut water, tea, etc in addition to some type of yeast, kefir grains or starter agent (such as a “SCOBY”, or symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast that;s used to make kombucha).

You will need extra water, sugar and salt but dont worry about sugar as fermentation process by bacteria tyurn sugar into beneficial acid.

Here are a few helpful tips for making your own probiotic drink:

• You need a warm place in the kitchen for a better fermentation so about 76-78 degrees

• Use filtered spring water or boiled tape water to eleminate chemicals

• Use organic ingredients like organic tea, vegetables, fruits and grains

• If you want to use fresh fruits and veegtables make sure to peel them to remove any residue

• Store probiotics in glass bottles with screw-on tops

• Allow fermentation for 1-10 days and this depends on the type of probiotic

• Short fermentation time lead to a weaker probiotic

• Longer fermentation time lead to tartness

Best time to take supplements:

On empty stomach to enhance absorption but considering probiotics beverages any time is convenient especially if you have antibiotics treamtent and that to balance bacteria into your gut.

To prevent negative side effects you need to start with small amount as 8-16 ounces per day.

Sources:

https://draxe.com/probiotic-drink-benefits/

https://thedolcediet.com/prebiotics-probiotics-vital-healthy-gut