“From the creamy swirls of yogurt and refreshing sips of chaas to the comforting bites of idlis and dosas – our kitchen is a playground for happy, healthy bellies. Prebiotic-rich wonders like bananas, garlic, and whole grains lay the foundation, supporting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. Meanwhile, probiotic powerhouses like homemade pickles, curd rice, and the ever-favourite buttermilk contribute live cultures for a flourishing gut microbiome,” stated Nutritionist Bhakti Arora Kapoor in a Instagram post.
Children’s general wellness is supported by optimal gut health. These delicious Indian dishes can help children’s digestive health as well.
Yoghurt
Yogurt is a mainstay of Indian cooking and is good for gut health since it contains living cultures of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.
Buttermilk
Indians traditionally drink buttermilk, usually with their meals. It might be a beneficial probiotic source.
Idli/Dosa
These fermented South Indian meals are rich in probiotics since they are cooked with a batter of rice and urad dal and then fermented.
Kefir
Kefir is a fermented dairy product that isn’t typically Indian, but it can be added to meals to offer a variety of probiotic benefits.
Fermented pickles
Probiotics can be present in some pickles, such as homemade pickles prepared using conventional fermentation techniques.
Garlic
Garlic adds flavor to a lot of Indian meals and has prebiotic chemicals that are good for the gut.
Banana
Bananas are a high-fiber food that also include prebiotics, which help promote the growth of good bacteria in the stomach.
Onions
They are rich in prebiotic fibers, which promote the growth of good bacteria, and are frequently used in Indian cookery.
Whole grains
Complex carbohydrates included in foods like brown rice, whole wheat, and oats function as prebiotics.
Legumes (Dals)
Legumes such as lentils and chickpeas are high in protein and a great source of prebiotic fibers.
