Yogurt is one of the best probiotic sources, made from milk fermented by friendly bacteria (mainly lactic acid and bifidobacteria). Yogurt, widely sold, is easy to make at home.
Yogurt
Only unpasteurized, cultured buttermilk contains beneficial bacteria, so check labels.
Taste cultured buttermilk in our green salad with dressing and herby mash.
Buttermilk
Adding kefir grains to cow's or goat's milk creates a diverse and potent probiotic with several major strains of friendly bacteria and yeast. Kefir has more beneficial bacteria and yeast than yogurt.
Kefir
In this dairy-free, vegan version, kefir grains are added to sugary water to make a slightly fizzy drink flavored with fruits and spices.
Water kefir
Tempeh, made from fermented soybeans, boosts good bacteria. Learn about tempeh's health benefits and try our chilli tempeh stir-fry and tempeh traybake recipes.
Tempeh
Kimchi, a Korean favorite, is fermented cabbage with lots of Lactobacillus. Use our quick kimchi recipe. Add to our kimchi fried rice, noodles, and scrambled eggs.
Kimchi
Kombucha is a sweetened fermented black tea from China that is known to have many bacteria and yeast species that are good for your gut.
Kombucha
Stale rye or malt sourdough is used to make Eastern European kvass. Kvass has been made with fruits, beets, and other root vegetables in recent years.
Kvass
Miso, a fermented soy paste used in Japanese and Asian cuisine, contains a lot of gut-friendly Aspergillus oryzae. Our miso aubergine and soup recipes will inspire you.
Miso
Natto, fermented soybeans from Japan, contains gut-boosting bacteria. Discover why natto and the Japanese diet are so healthy.
Natto
Sauerkraut, fermented cabbage, is cheap and easy to make and full of good bacteria.
Discover sauerkraut health benefits.
Sauerkraut
Cheddar, parmesan, and Swiss cheeses, especially gouda, deliver intact probiotics to the GI tract better than yogurt. Top cheese recipes like cheese, oat, and spring onion soda bread will satisfy your cravings.
Soft, aged cheese
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