Probiotics and prebiotics... You may have heard these two terms frequently lately. Although their names are very similar, they have different functions.
Probiotics; While bacteria are healthy for the body, prebiotics are; It is used as food for these bacteria.
WHAT ARE PROBIOTIC AND PREBIOTIC?
Probiotic; Probiotics are live microorganisms found in some foods and supplements. It has many benefits for human health. Live bacteria that will benefit human health are called probiotics.
Prebiotics; Prebiotics are known as carbohydrates that the human digestive system cannot digest on its own and consist mostly of fiber. Our beneficial bacteria in the intestines can be fed with these fibers.
Eating a diet containing a balanced amount of prebiotics and probiotics is very important for your health.
For babies. Is it suitable?
Probiotics are needed to develop the digestive system of babies and strengthen the immune system. If the baby is breastfed, there is no need to give additional probiotics. Because Breast milk meets the need for probiotics. For babies using formula, it is beneficial to choose food with probiotic supplements.
What is the benefit of probiotics?
It is good for digestive system disorders. It is seriously beneficial in cases such as gas distress, diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome.
It strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of infection.
It prevents constipation.
In children. It reduces the frequency of diarrhea.
It protects the intestine, especially in intestinal problems caused by antibiotic use.
Parents can use probiotic support to prevent or treat childhood diseases.
Cholesterol levels. It has a lowering effect.
It is good for allergic reactions.
&nb sp; It protects against urinary system infections such as vaginal fungi.
What are prebiotic foods?
Through foods They are carbohydrate-type foods that are taken directly into the large intestine without being digested in the small intestine and positively affect the proliferation and activity of beneficial bacteria there.
Many foods naturally contain prebiotics. Prebiotics; They are fibers found in vegetables, fruits and legumes.
If we look at foods with high prebiotic fiber content;
Prebiotic sources; Legumes, Banana, Oats, Garlic, Onion, Leek, Jerusalem artichoke, etc.
If we look at probiotic foods;
The Greek word means 'life'. Probiotics, meaning 'for', settle in the intestinal flora and positively affect intestinal health.
There are many foods that have probiotic effects.
Probiotic sources; Fermented products such as breast milk, kefir, yoghurt, buttermilk, cheese, pickles and bread.
Yogurt and kefir have a potential protective effect against infections due to their antioxidant properties.
KEFIR MAKING
1 or 2 tablespoons of Kefir grains.
1 glass or plastic jar with lid.
Nylon or stainless steel. strainer.
A wide-mouthed container for straining kefir.
1 can of fresh milk. It can be any type of milk, fat, skim, pasteurized.
Keep the jar away from light and direct sunlight, for example, you can put it in a cupboard in the kitchen. Do not fill the jar more than 3/4 full. It would be appropriate to use a 1.5 liter jar for 1 liter of milk.
Optional fruit (such as 1 banana + 2-3 apricots..)
Making kefir:
Put 1 tablespoon of kefir grains in a clean jar. Add fresh milk at room temperature and wait 24 hours, or until the milk thickens or reaches the consistency you like. After you have kefir, strain the kefir in the jar through a nylon wire strainer. Pour your filtered kefir into a glass jar and place it in your refrigerator to drink. Put the filtered kefir grains in a small glass jar and add the kefir grains to the top. Add enough milk to cover the whole and keep it in the refrigerator. When you want to make kefir again, you can make kefir again after washing the kefir grains you saved as yeast in a strainer under the tap. As you constantly make kefir, your kefir grains will increase. You can store the excess in milk or in the refrigerator. When making kefir for the first time, the kefir you have stored will only ferment in 36 hours. Although it tastes a little sour when first made, it is drinkable. Before making kefir, the milk you will use must be at room temperature. You can add fruit to your special kefir for children.
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