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Drinking delicious beverages along with your meals can help you in making you feel full even after eating a small quantity of food. You must always ensure that the beverage that you're pairing up with your food is healthy and contributes positively towards your health. Probiotic drinks are proven to improve the digestive health of the body. These drinks can also help in providing extra immunity to your body to fight against bacterial and viral diseases. These are the probiotic drinks you can easily brew at home and enjoy their health benefits.
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* Chaach
Chaach which is buttermilk, is a very popular probiotic drink in India. It is good for the overall health of the body. This drink has digestive properties and also is the perfect drink to cool your body during scorching heat. Chaach is easily available in the market but you can also make it at home. This is the residue that is left after making butter from milk. You can add some black pepper and salt to your chaach to give it a flavourful taste. Try to replace this probiotic drink with soft drinks that are harmful to your health.
* Gajar Ki Kanji
Gajar Ki Kanji should be your go-to probiotic drink during the winter season. It is a fermented drink that is loaded with the goodness of good bacteria. Carrots are abundantly available in the market during the winter season. These are fibrous and contribute towards a better digestive system in the body. They're also amazing for weight management and the good health of your heart. You can easily make this drink at home and also add some olives and beetroot to make it more nutritious.
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* Kombucha
This is considered a super drink in the West and has been recently adopted in India. The Kombucha industry has created a storm worldwide and stands out because of its delicious and satisfying taste. It is also very beneficial for your gut health and can instantly cure any gut-related problem. A lot of vegetable and fruit juices, spices, food pulp, and other condiments are added to this drink to give it a delicious taste. This is made by the process of symbiotic fermentation of a sugared tea and other ingredients.
* Kefir
This is a vegan and dairy-free alternative for people who would like to introduce a probiotic drink to their diet. This is made by using simple ingredients. These ingredients are water and kefir grains. Both of these are mixed in appropriate proportions and are left for fermentation. This solution has to be left separately for 3 to 4 days before being consumed. It is a delicious probiotic drink that also has multiple health benefits.
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* Beetroot Kanji
Beetroot Kanji is another fermented drink that has a very unique and sour flavour. Having beetroot in winter provides a lot of benefits to the body. It helps in improving gut health and also develops your immunity. You can add a lot of other ingredients like carrots and olives to your beetroot Kanji. If you like it to be a little sweet you can add some honey or you can also drink it as it is. This drink has a very long shelf life and you can prepare it once to enjoy it for many days.
* Apple Cider Vinegar Tea
This is a slightly sweet tea that is made from apple cider vinegar and is loaded with a lot of probiotics that help digestion, strengthen the immune system and solve any gut-related problems. Apple cider vinegar is not only good for your body but also for your skin. Having this tea during the winter season will also give you an immunity boost to fight against diseases. This is the right to drink to start your day on a healthy note.
* Lassi
Lassi is made by whisking yoghurt with some water to make its consistency a little thinner. It is considered a very healthy and natural probiotic drink. This is generally consumed by people in a sweet form. You can add some sugar or honey to your Lassi to make it sweet. This is a delightful drink that will also cool down your body. Lassi is loaded with good bacteria that stimulate better digestion in the body. You can also add some fruit pulp to the Lassi for extra flavour.
These are some delicious probiotic drinks that you can try making at home. They are the perfect pairing for your meals and will help in the better digestion of your food.
