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March 20, 2008

Bring balance to your digestive tract

Submitted by SiteEditor 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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29 comments

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    tarynk about 1 year ago

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

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    Shelby about 1 year 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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    SpinningDiva about 1 year 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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    Katrinia17 about 1 year 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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    kflormar about 1 year 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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    ahollen1 about 1 year 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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    BreeAnn about 1 year 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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    moomoopenny about 1 year 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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    dsanabria about 1 year ago

    starting tomorrow, this is suck a great site!!

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    SierraBreez about 1 year 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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    snowgirl2242 about 1 year 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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    ruboid123 about 1 year 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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    cozzmose about 1 year ago

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

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    siwa about 1 year 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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    misharck about 1 year ago

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

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    dcates about 1 year ago

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

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    mdrake4282 about 1 year 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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    VLWOOD about 1 year ago

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

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    wadadlian about 1 year 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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    harleygal about 1 year ago

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