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\nGut health often gets overlooked in our busy lives. Ayurveda teaches that a healthy gut is the basis of overall wellness. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that aid digestion and maintain gut balance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Deepak Soni<\/a>, an Ayurvedic expert at TATA 1mg, emphasizes the importance of natural probiotics over processed supplements.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Your gut is more than just the part of your body that digests food. It\u2019s responsible for a healthy immune response, emotional state, and overall vitality. Natural probiotics provide that nourishment for your body in the most rounded way,” he states.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

If you’re looking for a way to get your fill of natural probiotics, then this summer, create powerful probiotic foods using everything available to you in your kitchen. Here are 7 easy homemade probiotic recipes you can try!<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Homemade Curd (Dahi<\/em>)<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u200b\"Bowl,Of,Homemade,Sour,Cream,Curd,Yogurt,Dahi,Fresh,Herbs\"
\nDahi, or curd, is a very common and highly effective source of probiotics found in many Indian households. The beneficial bacteria in dahi aid digestion and build immunity.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200b<\/span>How to prepare:<\/b><\/p>\n

First, heat some milk until it begins to get warm to about body temperature. Then, pour the warm milk into a bowl and add one teaspoon of previously prepared dahi to the milk, mixing thoroughly. Then, cover the bowl and let it sit overnight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/b><\/p>\n

It’s great for your gut, helps with digestion, and can keep you feeling cooler when it’s hot outside.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Buttermilk (Chaas)<\/b><\/h3>\n

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\n<\/span>This is a refreshing drink, perfect for summer, and packed with probiotics.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to make it:<\/b><\/p>\n

Just mix yogurt with water, then add roasted cumin seeds, black salt, and some chopped fresh coriander.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/b><\/p>\n

It can help stop bloating, support digestion, and keep you hydrated for a longer time.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Kanji (Fermented carrot juice)<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u200b\"BeetrootKanji is a North Indian traditional drink made from fermenting either black or regular carrots.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u200b<\/span>How to make it:<\/b><\/p>\n

Carrot chunks are preserved via fermentation. They’re submerged in a mixture of mustard seeds, salt, and water, then left in the sun for three to four days.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/b><\/p>\n

\u200bThey’re rich in antioxidants, boast detoxifying qualities, and can help improve gut health.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Fermented Rice (Pakhala)<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u200b\"FermentedA common dish in Eastern India, fermented rice contains a high amount of natural probiotic properties.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u200b<\/span>How to make it:<\/b><\/p>\n

Soak leftover cooked rice in water overnight and then consume it the following day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/b><\/p>\n

Improves digestion, keeps the body cool, and provides energy enhancement.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Achaar (Pickled vegetables)<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u200b\"Mango,Pickle,In,Ceramic,Pickle,Jar\"<\/span>There are many types of achaar available; you can make your own at home by using fermented vegetables in a traditional way (pickles) with natural sources of beneficial bacterial cultures.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200b<\/span>How to make it:<\/b><\/p>\n

\u200bTo make achaar, you can take any type of vegetable you want to pickle (such as mangos, lemons, carrots), combine them in a bowl with salt and spices along with mustard oil; then put them in a jar and allow them to ferment for about 5 days.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/b><\/p>\n

When eaten in moderation, achaar helps to support a healthy gut and improve digestion.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Kombucha (Natural fermented tea)<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u200b\"Kombucha<\/span>Kombucha is rapidly becoming one of the most popular natural fermented probiotic beverages in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200b<\/span>How to make it:<\/b><\/p>\n

Kombucha is made by fermenting tea sweetened with sugar and water, along with the moistened <\/span>SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast)<\/b> culture. It is a gelatinous, cellulose-based biofilm essential for fermenting sweetened tea into kombucha, for a period of approximately seven to ten days.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/b>Benefits:
\n<\/b>Drinking kombucha will help to improve digestion, aid in detoxification of the body, and increase energy.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Beetroot Kanji<\/b><\/h3>\n

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\n<\/span>Beetroot kanji is a vibrantly-colored and highly nutritious beverage produced as a variation of traditional kanji.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200b<\/span>How to make it:<\/b><\/p>\n

Beetroot kanji is produced by fermenting chopped beetroot with mustard seeds and water for several days in natural sunlight.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200b<\/span><\/b>Benefits:<\/b><\/p>\n

Beetroot kanji is a rich source of iron and supports healthy gut bacteria, as well as promoting healthy blood.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Make Probiotic Foods at Home?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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\nHomemade probiotic foods contain no preservatives or artificial ingredients \u2013 unlike commercially manufactured probiotic products. According to Ayurveda, the best foods for optimal health are fresh, seasonal, and naturally fermented.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recipes for homemade probiotic foods enhance:<\/span><\/p>\n