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AARPTeri
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May 29, 2020

Week 1 Healthy Eating Contest 2020: Gut Check

  • May 29, 2020
  • 99 replies
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GUT CHECK: Eat probiotic-rich foods three days this week June 1-7, 2020.

 

A majority of the body's immune system is located in the gut. Deficiencies in good bacteria can inhibit the immune system from working at its best. The fix? Include probiotic-rich foods such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, kombucha, pickles and olives in your diet three days per week.

 

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99 replies

Contributor ⭐
June 4, 2020

I have enjoyed Greek yogurt, fat free, unflavored, with a bit of honey, fresh berries, and a touch of granola for many years. It is a healthy snack and very delicious and it fills me up! Plus, it is super good for your digestive system, as well!Perfect breakfast or snack!

Contributor ⭐
June 4, 2020

I take probiotic in the form of specially made yogurt. It's all home made from Organic milk turn into yogurt. All the excess whey is drained off to make it denser than Greek yogurt. To this is added pistachios, saffron and Stevia to turn this Shrikhand into a very tasty, healthy and gut loving delicacy, especially since I am diabetic and this nutritious food keeps my health & keeps my energy up.Shrikhand

Constantitan
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June 4, 2020

This looks great! I never thought of adding saffron to yogurt. How do you mix in the saffron? Do you grind it?

Contributor ⭐⭐
June 3, 2020

We love olives! Tasty, tangy little snack.

vd6349
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June 3, 2020

I have Greek yogurt everyday mixed in different foods for gut health. I cook and purée broccoli, Greek yogurt and herbs for a healthy soup.

Constantitan
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June 4, 2020

I make a Turkish yogurt and cucumber cold soup called cacık. I season it with some fresh dill and crushed garlic. It makes a great summer soup.

Contributor ⭐
June 5, 2020

This sounds interesting. Do you have a recipe? Thank you. Peace and Blessings, SassySurvivor

Contributor ⭐
June 3, 2020

I eat chobani Greek yogurt fruit on the bottom three times a week with my breakfast.  I don't know how to add a picture but everybody knows what it looks like in the market.

Contributor ⭐
June 3, 2020

I drink kombucha daily for my gut health. It is locally made in AZ.

 

Contributor ⭐
June 3, 2020

I drink kombucha daily for my gut health. It is locally made in AZ.

 

Contributor ⭐⭐
June 3, 2020

Greek yogurt with my fortified oatmeal !I say strawberry and cream 

justine1961
Contributor ⭐
June 3, 2020

I start my day off by eating a cup of Greek plain yogurt with blueberries,flax seed,raw natural honey,cinnamon,whipped cream,strawberries and cherries! all the fruit is frozen. sometimes I blend it and most times I just add all ingredients to a bowl.

justine1961
Contributor ⭐
June 13, 2020

Thanks so much for the kudos! I love being creative with food it makes it fun to eat! good luck to all and healthy eating is what I do!

Contributor ⭐
June 2, 2020

Dinner using Naan, veggies, and Tsaziki!!!  Soooo flipping yummy!!