Probiotics are the latest health food trend; eating 'good' bacteria leads to better digestive health, say experts

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Probiotic foods are becoming the latest healthy-living fad. Probiotics are bacteria that some believe can lead to better digestive health, but allowing the body to fight off the “bad” bugs that cause stomach distress. Many foods are theoretically “probiotic” -- sauerkraut, pickles, miso paste, sourdough bread to name a few -- but few bacteria survive the manufacturing process, and you need a lot of live bacteria to make it through to the intestines. Some yogurt manufacturers are offering products with extra doses of lactobacillus acidophilus, bifidus and other bacteria added.

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