subject: Why Must Your Family Have Probiotics For Children? [print this page] As probiotic use increases and becomes popular in mainstream culture, families wonder about whether or not using probiotics for children is a good idea. If you ask a health food expert, the answer is generally yes. The reasons may surprise you.
The media are filled with all sorts of products that promote healthier intestines. Yogurt producers have always known that their foods have the ability to introduce healthy bacteria into your system to help balance out the bad bacteria. As everyone becomes more aware of the benefits of good versus bad bacteria, yogurts have become part of everyday foods in many homes.
What has not been so widely known, is that your child may also benefit from eating yogurt, just as you do. And, the same goes for probiotic supplements and foods that naturally contain probiotics. The trick is getting children to eat them.
The benefits to your child include an increased ability to fight off colds and flu. Some reduction in ear infections and diabetes has been linked to probiotic use and reported by pediatricians around the world. If the child has been on antibiotics, you may also add probiotics to help restore good bacteria to his or her intestines, soothing side effect diarrhea.
Only you know what you can get your child to eat. There are many varieties of probiotic supplements and foods available just for kids. Look for yogurts, soy milk, and even aged cheeses if your family eats them. With choices offered often, you may find success.
Other foods do have probiotics. Soy milks are an excellent and popular choice. Miso, tempeh, and kefir also contain them, but may be a stretch for some kids. Aged cheeses are worth a try, and if you are lucky enough to convince your kid to try sauerkraut, it has it too. Whatever your culture, there is a way to include probiotics into your family diet very easily. You may just benefit from having healthier children.
