Introduction: Besides being beneficial for gut health, kimchi is rich in vitamins and can help prevent intestinal diseases.
Cheese: Not all cheeses are good sources of probiotics, but some soft, fermented cheeses, such as cheddar, Swiss, and Parmesan, are. The probiotics in cheese can survive in the gut and continue to support your health. These cheeses are formed through fermentation, a process that also creates probiotics. Some cottage cheeses labeled as containing "live and active cultures" also have probiotics.
Red Wine: Like pistachios, red wine contains prebiotics that nourish the probiotics in your body. After four weeks, individuals who drank two glasses of red wine daily, compared to those who drank gin or non-alcoholic wine, showed a significant increase in the number of beneficial bacteria in their gut microbiota. Additionally, the polyphenols in red wine are powerful antioxidants. In the study, participants' blood pressure, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels decreased. Therefore, experts recommend drinking a glass of red wine daily or using it as an ingredient in cooking for health benefits.
Douchi: Douchi is a soybean product made from soybean paste, has a more meaty taste and texture than tofu, and contains twice the protein. It is recommended to buy organic soy products or douchi from brands with a non-GMO label. You can also find high-quality brands in the refrigerated section of a grocery store. Douchi can be cooked in many ways. Besides traditional methods, adding a little to french fries, salads, and tacos can make them more delicious.
Miso: Miso is made from soybeans that have been aged and fermented, a process that produces probiotics. One tablespoon of miso contains only 40 calories but has a very strong salty flavor, equivalent to one-third of the daily sodium intake, so use it with caution.
Kimchi: These fermented, slightly spicy cabbages are appearing on menus more and more. Cabbage only needs salt to ferment and produce many probiotics. Besides being beneficial for gut health, kimchi is rich in vitamins and can help prevent intestinal diseases.