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March 20, 2008

Bring balance to your digestive tract

By Kashi Read more daily challenge, healthy eating, and probiotics
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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    I eat and make protein shakes using plain Greek yogurt and Kefir.

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    Betty1010 commented on this. over 1 year ago

    I have been a Kashi fan for several years. Kashi is the only cereal I buy.
    I make my own yogurt, granola, and also make my own almond milk. Still use low fat Braum’s milk too. I have never tried soy milk but a lot of the soy is Gmo. I prefer Almond milk. I like to make smoothies using the homemade yogurt and fruit. I try very hard to eat right and stay healthy. I take some supplements including probiotics.

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    kfetsko commented on this. about 3 years ago

    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.

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    kraeemmi commented on this. over 3 years ago

    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?

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    Jaden commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    Hi Everyone. I love KAshi products but have avoided yoghurt as i get very uncomfortable when i consume dairy

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    geka commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I HAVE STARTING DRINKING VANILLA SOY AND NOW IT IS ALL I DRINK AND HAVE WITH CEREALWILL 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

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    dseldin81 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    ive never tried soy milk. i am a little scared. i think i will stick to fat free milk

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    4bobbie3 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    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.

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    Yankeekym commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    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!

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    superjudy commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    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.

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    toronto157 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    A very well respected gastro doctor once told me, chew your food. That is the forst part of proper and well balanced digestion.

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    harleygal commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I have been eating kashi berry mountain cereal it is very good and i feel full after i eat it

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    wadadlian commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    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.

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    VLWOOD commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    Watch out for the sugar in yogurt and cereals. Best to buy plain yogurt and add fruit to sweeten.

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    mdrake4282 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    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!!

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    dcates commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    My favorite snack now is Kashi granola mixed with frozen fruit and vanilla yogurt. This has helped me tremendously.

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    misharck commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I HAVE NOT TRIED ANY KASHI PRODUCT BUT ASSUME ARE GOOD PRODUCT

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    siwa commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    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!

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    cozzmose commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I’ve been eating the Yo+ Blackberry Pomegranate yogurt. Tasty!

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    ruboid123 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    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

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    snowgirl2242 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    My friend just gave me one of the powder fiber supplement you dissolve in water. I’ll try that today at lunch!

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    SierraBreez commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I haven’t seen kashi vive at my local store but it sounds interesting. I’ve been eating activa yogart lately.

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    dsanabria commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    starting tomorrow, this is suck a great site!!

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    moomoopenny commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I tried the Kashi Vive, it is a little different in texture, but hoping to see great results. Love Kash Go Lean Crunch also. I add organic dried cranberries to it, wonderful. I also have added yogurt to my diet, which for over 20 years was afraid to try since it states it has live cultures, who knew they were actually good for me. This site is wonderful I am learning a lot!

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    BreeAnn commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I tried this early in the year. I ate yogurt with the live active cultures. It was the easiest thing to grab for a snack at work. I felt so much better in less than a week. So when i saw this challenge i was ready to do it. Can’t wait to feel better!!

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    ahollen1 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I LOVE fiber! The Kashi Go Lean Crunch is my favorite cereal. I like to put fruit and berries in it. Plus black beans are a good source. I was scared at first to try them because they looked so gross, but they are actually my favorite bean now. Good luck!

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    kflormar commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    Love this challenge! This has been a problem for me, and I can’t wait to see if I can solve it! Taking the challenge this weekend.

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    Katrinia17 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    This was more difficult than I thought! I went straight to the yogurt section and threw in a few different brands that stated all this wonderful stuff on them. Lucky me, I paused, read the back and none of them had “live active cultures” in them. TOTALLY SHOCKED!!! Maybe I’m a bit slow but they had “active cultures” but none that were alive. I finally found one that had “live active cultures” at a price I could afford and got enough for me to do this challenge for the rest of the week. I’m happy with myself. :)

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    SpinningDiva commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    It’s kind of late so I’ll pick up this challenge tomorrow since I really don’t want to eat right now. What a great site.

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    Shelby commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    We have Kashi Vive at home but I haven’t tried it yet. I think I am scared. I will overcome my fear this weekend and give it a try. Isn’t that completing two challenges in one?

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    tarynk commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I took this new probiotic pill today called Align. I feel great and love this challenge! =)