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March 20, 2008
Bring balance to your digestive tract
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours
Most people know that fiber is important for healthy digestion. But did you know that digestive harmony is also supported by beneficial bacteria? Probiotics help break down foods and maintain digestive balance, crowding out the bad bacteria. Where can we find them? In yogurts with “live cultures”, buttermilk, some fermented foods, supplements, and shelf-stable foods like breakfast cereals. Today, challenge yourself to eat a food with probiotics and be good to your gut.
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Last summer I had a bad reaction to an antibiotic and developed, colitis in my intestines. At first every doctor I went to couldnt find out what was wrong with me. So I went to doctor who practiced both western and hollistic medicine, he started me on a probiotic regime wth supplements and a special diet. During this time we still didnt know what was wrong with me. I slowly started to get better. It wasnt until the after eight monthes my regular family doctor figured out the cause of why I had become ill from the antibiotic. After doing research if it wantsnt for being put on the probiotic regime early I would be alot worse off right now. I could have lost part of my intestines, or even died. I am still recovering I do follow up with my regular doctor and the hollistic doctor. So I totally believe in the use of probiotics.
I’ve been eating Kashi Vive for several months. It has definitely regulated my digestive track, although I think I need to stop eating it every day as it makes me unable to stray far from the bathroom. I’m wondering if it is bad to eat Vive everyday?
Hi Everyone. I love KAshi products but have avoided yoghurt as i get very uncomfortable when i consume dairy
I HAVE STARTING DRINKING VANILLA SOY AND NOW IT IS ALL I DRINK AND HAVE WITH CEREAL… WILL TRY THE CHOCOLATE.NEVER BEEN A GOOD MIKE DRINKER BUT THIS SOY IS GREAT. I MIX IT PROTEIN POWDER AND FRUIT…YUM..LOVE THIS SITE…
ive never tried soy milk. i am a little scared. i think i will stick to fat free milk
Hello I’m just starting out with kashi snacks I enjoy them, I want to loss weight but I also want to be healthy and not starve myself.
Hi everyone! Just signed up and have enjoyed reading all the posts. I hope to learn a lot from you all and to read further about good nutrition and ways to help my struggle with weight and feeling energetic, healthy and happy. It’s an up hill battle for me but I need to take control.
Have a good day everyone!
I do eat a lot of yogurt, must check now to make sure there are “live cultures” in it. Have been drinking soy milk, chocolate flavor…wow I love it. Like this site, could be a favorite place real soon.
A very well respected gastro doctor once told me, chew your food. That is the forst part of proper and well balanced digestion.
I have been eating kashi berry mountain cereal it is very good and i feel full after i eat it
I’ve been seeing a nutritionist and have been increasing my fiber intake to 20 grams. Yesterday I added Planters Heart Healthy nuts for the Digestive track. They are excellent and addictive so I’m challenging myself to eat only the recommended portions for the day.
Watch out for the sugar in yogurt and cereals. Best to buy plain yogurt and add fruit to sweeten.
Kashi cereal and snack bars are a staple at my house. I like the idea of granola, fruit and yogurt. 12 hour work days needs healthy snacks!!
My favorite snack now is Kashi granola mixed with frozen fruit and vanilla yogurt. This has helped me tremendously.
I HAVE NOT TRIED ANY KASHI PRODUCT BUT ASSUME ARE GOOD PRODUCT
I have tried Kashi Go Lean Crunch from the sample. i liked it a lot any always look for one on the store. I like to add fruit in it. they are actually my favorite food now. Good luck!
I’ve been eating the Yo+ Blackberry Pomegranate yogurt. Tasty!
My Naturopath suggested I add probiotics to my life style so just got some capsules earlier in the week. I’m looking forward to seeing if I feel a difference
My friend just gave me one of the powder fiber supplement you dissolve in water. I’ll try that today at lunch!
I haven’t seen kashi vive at my local store but it sounds interesting. I’ve been eating activa yogart lately.