Probiotics are essential for good gut health, and, in fact, thesehealthful bacteriaalreadynaturally exist within the gut.

But be careful, as consuming too many probiotics can make you feelbloated.

Read on to see 11 probiotic products you’ll want to eat that aren’tyogurt.

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Toss the mixture over a bed of greens, and enjoy.

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“GanedenBC30 contains the probiotic strain, Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086.

“Some research has suggested GanedenBC30 might increase immune system functions and decrease harmful gut bacteria.

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However, there is currently not enough research to guarantee specific benefits claims.”

However, if you’re interested in getting extra probiotics in, Koszyk gives you the green light.

Sure, they contain the bacteria bacillus coagulans, but the little buggers have very poor resistance to heat.

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But when it comes toweight lossand gut health, they likely won’t help.

The Bottom Line:This cheese is a go!

“This product is minimally processed and is a good source of calcium.

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Overall, it’s not a bad way to get some probiotics in,” says Koszyk.

Alive & Well is just that.

All of their olives are cultivated inGreece, with minimal to no fertilization added and an extensive curating process.

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Put atop a salad with feta cheese, tomato, and red onion for a true Greek salad.

For your drinking glass…

Constantly getting your nutrition in while on the go?

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A number of these trendy sips can help boost your immunity and improve your gut health.

(They rely on stevia to keep the counts on the conservative side.)

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The Bottom Line:Drink this!

But split it into two servings if you’rewatching your carb intake.

“In regards to weight management, always attempt to remember: Calories in drinks count!

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(Each one has 170 calories and 19 grams of sugar.)

You still need to stay mindful of how much you are consuming daily.

Use the kefir as ahigh-protein snackor part of a meal.”

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