Hey, viewers! You’ve probably heard about probiotic drinks for weight loss, but are
they effective? Your body is packed with bacteria. However,
not all of them are harmful. Probiotics are friendly bacteria that may be found in fermented
eatables or supplements. They are necessary for your body to break down food and support
a healthy immune system. Probiotics are additionally popular for promoting weight loss.
In this video, we’ll discuss probiotics and weight loss, along with some easy probiotic
drinks.
Before we begin, let’s go in depth with probiotics...
Probiotics are live organisms that occur naturally within the gut. Several supplements and fermented
foods contain probiotics. A large number of people state that probiotics have helped them
lose weight. Consumption of a probiotic drink or supplement
keeps the body balanced. They can help boost both the digestive process and immune system.
Some data suggests that probiotics might help someone lose weight, although more research
is needed. Let’s take a look at some probiotic drinks with multiple health benefits..
Milk Kefir Kefir is a fermented drink high in nutrients
and probiotics. All you need is a glass of milk and a few Kefir grains.
You have to add these rubbery & buttery kefir grains to the milk. Cover the mixture, and
let it sit at room temperature for twenty-four hours. The milk will ferment and thicken.
Strain the combination and drink. Have you ever tried milk kefir? What’s your
favorite healthy drink? Sound off in the comment section, and start a conversation with our
Bestie community! Fermented Orange Juice
This delicious and tingling drink will not only delight your tongue, but also benefit
your intestines. You’ll need two and a half cups of fresh orange juice, some water kefir
grains, filtered water, and sea salt. Pour the orange juice into a glass. Add the
kefir grains and a pinch of salt. Pour about 1 cup of filtered water into the glass. Close
the lid and shake quickly. Let it stand at room temperature for 48 hours. Refrigerate
the mixture for a few more hours, and voila! But why should you have probiotic drinks in
the first place? Let’s go through some of the health benefits.
Healthier intestines. Better immune system.
Better bowel movements. Lower blood pressure & cholesterol.
Alleviation of food allergy symptoms. Treatment of gum disease.
Improved symptoms of cancer treatment. 3. Probiotic Green Juice
Adding greens to your everyday diet is great, as they’re very healthy. They offer so much
nutrition, even when juiced. A green smoothie has probiotics! It’s pretty simple.
All you’ll need is 2 stems of celery, a handful of parsley, some spinach leaves, one
probiotic capsule, and a handful of kale leaves. Juice out all ingredients except for the probiotic
capsule. Open the capsule and pour the contents into the juice. Stir well, and your drink
is ready! Looking for answers on all the latest health
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Stay up to date on all our great Bestie content… Did you know your gut bacteria is largely
related to weight issues? Losing weight is a slow process that requires you to take several
things into consideration. From your hormones and stress levels, to your diet and fitness
routine, several factors will impact your weight loss goals. Apart from this, your digestive
health can also determine your body weight. This is why it’s believed that probiotics
benefit the weight loss process. Your digestive system contains many microorganisms
that help break down nutrients that can't be absorbed by the body. Your gut also consists
of bacteria that influences your body weight. The collective forms of bacteria are known
as the microbiome. You really want your head to spin? There are an estimated 100 trillion
microbes inside of you. These bacteria all work together to assist your body, and help
it perform the following functions: Positively influence your immune system
Breakdown nutrients Shield you against disease-causing germs
Breakdown medications Keep your gut lining healthy
How exactly bacteria have an effect on your weight is still not understood. A study conducted
on sets of twins found that those who were heavier had less diversity of gut bacteria
compared to those who were skinnier. Alternative studies have discovered that some
bacteria strains might prevent weight gain. Bacteria can scale back waist size.
Several scientists also agree that bacteria affects your metabolism. They serve your body
by building vitamin B9, vitamin K, vitamin B7, and vitamin B12. Bacteria also help in
the absorption of calcium, iron, and magnesium. Gut bacteria break down carbohydrates, ferment
fibers, and build short-chain fatty acids. Studies show that these short-chain fatty
acids help animals tolerate sugar and use energy. They also help them feel full. However,
research has to be done to figure out if these results apply to humans as well.
Before we move ahead, here’s another video you might like. Watch and learn about 8 health
benefits of having probiotics every day. Now back to probiotics...
4. Probiotic Lemonade This drink may not appear like ordinary lemonade,
but it’s probiotic nature makes it way healthier. It’s quite easy to make, well if you’re
down with juicing that is… You will need the juice of 10 lemons, ¾ cup
sugar, a cup of whey, 2 to 3 quarts of filtered water, and a gallon-sized jar.
Pour the sugar into a glass jar, and add some hot water to dissolve it. Add the lemon juice
into a glass, pour in filtered water, and allow the liquid to cool. After it reaches
room temperature, add whey and stir slowly. Cover the jar tightly, and let it sit for
2 to 3 days. You can store the drink and consume 4-6 ounces daily.
So finally, what’s the connection between probiotics and weight loss?
Well it’s fairly simple… Probiotics feed on fiber and convert it into useful compounds.
An unhealthy digestive system can lead to ecological imbalance. This means there isn’t
an equal amount of microbes in your intestine. When there are too many harmful microorganisms,
there may not be enough beneficial bacteria to control them. So there is less diversity
of bacteria in the gut. Various studies have shown that this can lead
to obesity, although it may not be the main reason. Further analysis shows that there
are significant differences in the intestinal flora of healthy and obese people.
Researchers have determined that the following factors can change a person’s intestinal
flora from lean to obese. High-fat diet
High-calorie diet Use of artificial sweeteners
Changing daily rhythm There is only a small bit of evidence showing
that probiotics can help you lose weight. A study looked at the effects of probiotics
on obese people. During the study, women who took the proper supplements lost more weight
than women who took a placebo. In addition, the supplement group continued to lose weight
after completing the diet. Another study examined the effects of other
types of probiotics. During the research, obese people ate yogurt containing these strains
of probiotic for 6 weeks. At the end of this period, participants lost an average of 3%
to 4% body fat. In a third study, people looked at the effects
of probiotics on fat loss specifically. It was found those with excess belly fat who
drank fermented dairy products containing beneficial bacteria lost 8% of their belly
within 12 weeks. This suggests that probiotics may help weight
loss in some cases, but more research needs to be done to support this claim.
It’s also important to note that the use of probiotic drinks or supplements can also
lead to antibiotic resistance, and other negative health effects. Weight loss drinks usually
contain large amounts of the same type of probiotics. This may lead to the transfer
of genes that are resistant to infectious pathogens.
Adding probiotics to your diet can help cleanse the colon and keep it in good condition. Let’s
look at a couple more gut-related videos, shall we?
Check out 9 drinks that can do wonders for your health. Or how about 11 ways to clean
your gut bacteria, and lose weight? Go ahead, click one. Or better yet, watch
both, and learn more about how to make that gut healthy! Are you going to try any of these
probiotic drinks after watching this video? Let us know in the comments below!