Do you suffer from stomach ailments such as weak digestion, frequently? Or have you ever heard of probiotic foods like the sauerkraut, sourdough, tempeh, or miso in an Indian kitchen? Have you ever heard your mom saying, that she is preparing sourdough bread for dinner? The answer would be no. These are some of the probiotic foods that are available in different parts of the world. For instance, sourdough is quite famous throughout Europe, Sauerkraut is famous in Germany, while miso is extremely popular in Japan.
But what about Indian probiotic foods that one can easily avail here. In this blog, Delhi’s bet Nutritionist and Dietician, Avni Kaul, shares the list of Indian Probiotic foods.
What are Probiotics?
Probiotics are the bacteria/yeasts which contain powerful attributes beneficial for both our body and brain. Probiotics are good for your skin too. It helps you to have a younger and healthier skin. Probiotics are indispensable to natural and healthy living. Several probiotics bacteria such as Lactobacillus are healthy for your overall system.
You might be wondering, “But what about India?” Do we do not have sufficient Indian Probiotic foods? India has several delicacies of probiotics which are eaten daily by us. South India is famous for its cuisine which is probiotic in nature. Let’s check those delicacies.
Soya Milk
An Indian drink which is high in probiotics and nutrients such as proteins, Soya milk is lactose-free and therefore good for people who are intolerant to lactose. They can drink soya milk daily. It will reduce your cholesterol level and help in weight loss. Soya Milk is also a good source of Omega 3, omega 6 fatty acids, and several Phyto antioxidants which are known to boost your blood vessels.
Yogurt
Yogurt has one of the finest and friendly bacteria which is excellent for your system. It is made by adding useful bacteria like lactic acid bacteria, and bifidobacteria to milk. Probiotic yogurt is high in Vitamin B12 and vitamin K. Eating yogurt daily helps to improve digestion, makes your bones healthy, and also helps people who suffer from high blood pressure. Consuming probiotic yogurt is directly associated with lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes also.
Paneer
Paneer is another good example of Indian probiotic foods. This is a top source of protein that does not have a high volume of fat. 100 grams of paneer has 11 grams of protein. Paneer is also an excellent source of calcium which is essential for the development of your bones and teeth.
Dhokla
It is a major Probiotic food from Gujrat which is made by fermenting gram flour that is rich in nutrients and vitamins such as folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, biotin, and Vitamin K. Dhokla is amongst one of the healthiest evening snacks which is easily digestible and not too spicy which takes care of your digestive system. This snack increases your energy levels.
South Indian Foods
South Indian foods such as Idli, dosa, vada, and several other cuisines are made by fermenting rice and lentils which are a good source of carbohydrates and protein. These foods are examples of healthy Indian probiotic foods as they are low in fat content and easily digestible. Also, most of South Indian probiotic foods are rich in antioxidants and fiber content.
P.S. If you have a specific health condition, it is always better to consult a qualified nutritionist first.
**This article has been written by team Nutri Activania**
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In Buenos Aires, 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games Nutritionist Avni Kaul was the Advisor (Nutrition) from India. She is a Gold-medallist master’s science graduate from the University of Delhi in the subject of Food and Nutrition. Avni Kaul is a diet and nutrition columnist in some of India's leading newspapers and magazines like -
Columnist at TimesNow
Columnist at NDTV Food
Columnist at Grazia
Columnist at Deccan Herald
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