We asked a dietitian: What’s the best beverage for gut health benefits?
Here, she shares her thoughts on three popular fermented drinks.
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What a dietitian really thinks about popular fermented drinks
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But what is it exactly and how does it stack up from a nutritional standpoint?
The byproducts of the fermentation process result in a beverage that contains antioxidants, bioactive compounds, and probiotics.
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Well… not so fast.
Then, theres the consideration of added sugarwhich worksagainstyour microbiomethat youll need to contend with.
She also suggests drinking no more than 16 ounces dailyand even skipping it if youre prone to digestive distress.
If not, heres whats worth knowing about this refreshing fruity alternative.
A probiotic-rich carbonated beverage.
But how do we get vinegar to begin with?
Vinegar is a combination of acetic acid and water produced by a two-step fermentation process, Feller begins.
So is this end product as good for your health as were led to believe?
Also, while vinegars are produced via fermentation, they arent actually probiotics.
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With that said, it doesnt mean that your DIY concoctions or grab-and-go drinking vinegars deserve a hard pass.
Some vinegars may act as prebiotics, such as pectin found in apple cider vinegar, she explains.
Sinceprebiotics feed good gut bacteria, drinking vinegars can be beneficial for your gut.
So is one fermented drink better for your gut than the rest?
Simply put: Not really.
Theres no single drink that will provide a microbiome boost.
So moderation is key.
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