Why Probiotic foods are important in COVID19 recovery

Probiotic foods are important for our body, as they contain good bacteria that boost the digestive system, support nutrition absorption, and the immune system. We all know that the COVID treatment involves consumption of high antibiotics and according to experts, these antibiotics decrease the number of necessary bacteria in the digestive system to a large extent and may cause other disorders like abdominal pain, constipation and bloating. That's the reason it is important to add probiotic foods in the daily diet as they not only increase the levels of gut fauna but also help increase immunity. (Image: istock)

When it comes to gut health, homemade yogurt or curd is one of the best means to get maximum benefits. It not only improves gut health, also helps in improved bone health. It is highly effective in relieving the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. (Image: istock)

It is a fermented Korean dish that uses cabbage, chilli pepper, garlic, ginger, salt, and scallion and they all together form a good source of nutrients for digestive health and they also contain lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus Kimchii, which is good for the gut health. (Image: istock)

The homemade buttermilk is another rich source of probiotic and is often called as 'grandma's probiotic’. It is low in fat and has essential vitamins and minerals like B12, riboflavin, calcium and phosphorus that are essential for speedy recovery of the immune system. (Image: istock)

Kombucha refers to fermented black or green tea that has probiotic properties. It had friendly bacteria and yeast and is considered good for gut health. (Image: istock)

These are not the masala pickles that we make at home, these are the ones in which cucumbers are pickled in a solution of salt and water. The process makes them sour and is a great source of healthy probiotic bacteria that may improve the digestive health. They are also low in calories and a rich source of vitamin K. (Image: istock)