Natural Probiotics For Good Gut Health In Kids (Recipes Included)

When one says bacteria, we instantly get a picture of something bad but not all bacteria are bad. In fact, one needs the ‘good’ kind to stay healthy.

Good bacteria help with digestion, absorbing nutrients and fighting harmful germs. Food that contains these good bacteria are known as probiotics. Probiotics encourage gut health and a healthy gut is a healthy body!

So – are probiotics good for children? Yes! Probiotics are a child’s best friend and must be included in their diet.

They help in:

Digestion.
Preventing constipation, colic and acid reflux.
Preventing eczema and allergies.
Countering fatigue, headaches, poor memory

As a food consultant, I would recommend giving children probiotics naturally occurring in food. Some common probiotic foods are – curd, yoghurt, cottage cheese, fermented foods such as buttermilk, sourdough bread, cheese, kefir and sauerkraut.

I’m sharing 3 simple recipes with you that are rich in probiotics and extremly gut-healthy.

Yoghurt Smoothie

Ingredients

1 Cup Yoghurt/ Curd
½ Banana
1 Tsp Date syrup/ Maple syrup
Few Berries of your choice

Method

Blend everything to form a yummy and healthy smoothie. Customize with your favourite fruits.

Pickled Veggies

Ingredients

1/2 Beetroot
1/2 Carrot
1/2 Cucumber
1/2 Onion
Lemon/Vinegar
Olive Oil
Sea Salt

Method

Slice ½ of beetroot, carrot, cucumber and onion each. (Not too thin, you want them crunchy!)
Pack them in a glass mason jar
Add sea salt
Mix in a few drops of lemon/ vinegar
Add 1 tsp olive oil
Leave it overnight in the refrigerator
Watch your kids enjoy yummy, pickled veggies with their meals!