Let’s talk about the natural sources of probiotics – the foods you should eat. Cultured, fermented vegetables like kimchi and pickles are beneficial for the intestines only if they are consumed within four days of preparation. Beyond that, the concoction develops high levels of lactic acid and should be avoided.

Many people herald yogurt as a superfood because natural yogurts contain healthy bacteria. The problem is that the milk protein in mainstream yogurt makes it so hard to digest that any benefits gleaned from the probiotics are not worth it (not to mention that most yogurts are full of coloring, sugar, and aspartame). One big exception to this rule is raw goat yogurt and kefir, a cultured goat milk product.

How can probiotic benefit you? In this article, we’ll look at the benefits of probiotics and how they can help your body.

A strong colon has lots of healthy bacteria, or good intestinal “flora,” which helps to move waste out at maximum efficiency. Plenty of this healthy flora protects against the overgrowth of the bad bacteria that commonly develop as putrefactive wastes sit in the lower bowel. Ample good bacteria easily fends off bad bacteria.