{"id":8235,"date":"2023-10-19T18:16:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T11:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8235"},"modified":"2023-10-19T18:16:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T11:16:01","slug":"why-heating-probiotic-foods-decreases-health-perks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8235","title":{"rendered":"Why Heating Probiotic Foods Decreases Health Perks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">D<\/span>oes the mere thought of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/7-gut-friendly-probiotic-foods\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/7-gut-friendly-probiotic-foods\/\">probiotic foods<\/a> make your mouth pucker up in anticipatory delight? I know mine sure does. Kimchi, kraut, kombucha: You name it, I want it (as well as their gut-boosting and health-protective benefits, TYVM).<\/div>\n<p>However, a few things can stand in the way of maximizing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gut-health-foods\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gut-health-foods\/\">probiotic powers of certain foods<\/a>, drinks, and supplements\u2014particularly when and where stability is concerned. With that in mind, it turns out that dialing up the temperature isn\u2019t so great for good or bad bacteria to thrive.<\/p>\n<p>To discover just how concerned we should be when it comes to heating probiotic foods, we reached out to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/biancatamburello\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/biancatamburello\">Bianca Tamburello, RDN<\/a>, a dietitian based in New York City.<\/p>\n<h2>Does heating probiotic foods kill off good bacteria?<\/h2>\n<p>Tamburello gets straight to the point on this question. \u201cYes, heating probiotic-rich foods kills off beneficial bacteria that help keep your gut healthy,\u201d she begins (much to my dismay as a lover of Korean kimchi stew and deli fare like melty Reuben sandwiches with extra sauerkraut). \u201cProbiotics are hard to find in foods, so heating them before consumption means you&#8217;re missing out on the opportunity to help balance gut bacteria and reap health benefits including better digestion, immune health, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-of-fermented-foods\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-of-fermented-foods\">less inflammation<\/a>,\u201d Tamburello says.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/heating-probiotic-foods\/\" current-title=\"The Easiest Way To Boost the Gut Health Benefits of the Probiotic Foods in Your Diet\" current-image=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Stocksy_txp7eddf6d97cW300_Small_1984093-425x285_418x278_true_70.webp\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-04-19\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/heating-probiotic-foods\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/heating-probiotic-foods\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/heating-probiotic-foods\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At this point, you may be wondering if there\u2019s a temperature threshold before the gut-friendly bacteria begins to die off. For instance, is there a difference between topping freshly heated quinoa with sauerkraut versus boiling said sauerkraut in a hearty soup? In one word: yes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll strains of live probiotics (there are hundreds!) can survive at different temperatures, but most probiotics start dying off at around 115 degrees Fahrenheit and higher,\u201d Tamburello says.<\/p>\n<p>As such, this means that heat and probiotic foods aren\u2019t *always* incompatible\u2014and the dietitian offers a quick tip to ensure that your probiotics have a better chance to stay alive by the time you start enjoying and digesting your food. \u201cIf you&#8217;re serving a hot meal or snack, it&#8217;s best to add the cold probiotic-rich food <em>right<\/em> before mealtime,\u201d Tamburello explains. \u201cFor example, top kraut or kimchi on your warmed grain bowl upon serving rather than incorporating this ingredient with hot proteins or veggies.\u201d So if your main goal is to load up on gut-boosting probiotics, you may want to avoid integrating probiotic foods directly into an environment that\u2019s too hot for good-for-you bacteria to handle\u2014such as on the stove in a stir-fry or in a boiling soup pot.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there are certain dishes and recipes that require heating up foods that are naturally rich in probiotics. As a consolation of sorts, Tamburello says that heating them up doesn\u2019t completely negate other benefits, so you definitely shouldn\u2019t worry over the idea of making them nutritionally void. \u201cHeated kimchi and kraut, for example, still offer up fiber for digestion and nutrients for overall health,\u201d she explains. (Cue the sound of my tummy rumbling *and* a massive sigh of relief.) Moreover, you can always enjoy these dishes but aim to get your probiotics elsewhere, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/yogurt-benefits-for-gut-health\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/yogurt-benefits-for-gut-health\/\">via yogurt<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/fermented-drinks\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/fermented-drinks\/\">fermented beverages<\/a> like kefir and kombucha.<\/p>\n<h2>Are raw probiotic foods superior to pasteurized options?<\/h2>\n<p>With all this talk about heat and probiotics, Tamburello takes care to note where else temperature comes into play: with raw and refrigerated versus pasteurized probiotic foods. \u201cRaw, unpasteurized fermented foods\u2014which you can find in the refrigerated section [at grocers]\u2014have significantly more healthy probiotics than pasteurized, shelf-stable options,\u201d she shares. \u201cThe pasteurization process includes heating food at high temperatures, which kills off gut-healthy bacteria.\u201d While this process won\u2019t negate all of a given food\u2019s nutritional properties, such fare shouldn\u2019t be your go-to if you\u2019re aiming to get the bulk of your probiotics through diet alone.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe pasteurization process includes heating food at high temperatures, which kills off gut-healthy bacteria.\u201d \u2014Bianca Tamburello, RD<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Instead, Tamburello suggests shopping for refrigerated probiotic foods on your grocery hauls; ideally, they\u2019ll be clearly labeled as both raw and unpasteurized. If you\u2019re not super familiar with probiotic foods and\/or want to make sure you choose the best options for your gut and greater health, she recommends kraut and kimchi (as well as pickles, which are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/not-all-fermented-foods-have-probiotics\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/not-all-fermented-foods-have-probiotics\/\">fermented but not necessarily probiotic<\/a>) by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandkitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandkitchen.com\/\">Cleveland Kitchen<\/a> in particular. \u201cIf you&#8217;re a fermented food newbie, this is a great brand to get started on your gut health journey,\u201d she says. \u201cThey offer yummy flavors like roasted garlic and beet red krauts, and even a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandkitchen.com\/products\/mild-kimchi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandkitchen.com\/products\/mild-kimchi\">new mild kimchi<\/a>, which is a great introduction to kimchi, as the flavor is less intense.\u201d We also love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goshenfoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.goshenfoods.com\/\">Goshen Kimchi<\/a>, which is handcrafted, rich in probiotics, and free from preservatives. Eat kimchi solo or in a salad, or as a side dish to your balanced plate. Remember: The less exposure to heat, the better.<\/p>\n<p>But all things considered, Tamburello reiterates you shouldn\u2019t stress out too much when temperature is concerned. \u201cIf your favorite recipes mix heat with probiotic foods, there&#8217;s no need to worry. Just make sure you&#8217;re eating some probiotic-rich foods cold, too, for maximum gut health benefits,\u201d she concludes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does the mere thought of probiotic foods make your mouth pucker up in anticipatory delight? I know mine sure does. Kimchi, kraut, kombucha: You name it, I want it (as well as their gut-boosting and health-protective benefits, TYVM). 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