Healthy probiotic foods your body needs - Probiotics are living microorganisms found in some foods, usually fermented, and bring many benefits to your body.

These foods can improve digestive health, reduce depression, and even promote heart health.

Click through this gallery and to learn all about the healthiest probiotic foods!

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What are probiotic foods? - Probiotics are living microorganisms found in fermented foods that bring benefits to our body and overall health.

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What are probiotic foods? - Probiotics are essential for our bodies and if we lack them, we are at risk for digestive disorders, skin problems, colds, or breathing problems.

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What are probiotic foods? - These foods can improve digestive health, reduce depression, and promote heart health. Here are some of the healthiest foods that have the microorganism that's so beneficial to our health, according to Health Line,

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Kefir - This food is known as yogurt flower and can be an excellent ally for your body. Kefir contains several bacteria and benign yeasts, making it a diverse and potent probiotic.

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Kefir - It is a fermented probiotic dairy drink that can improve bone health, help with certain digestive problems, and protect against infections.

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Yogurt - Yogurt is one of the best sources of probiotics since it is made from milk that has been fermented by active living bacteria. Eating yogurt has been associated with many health benefits, including improving bone health and lowering high blood pressure.

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Yogurt - But not all of them can be labeled as having 'live active bacteria,' since most of them are pasteurized and usually contain added sugars, high fructose corn syrup, artificial coloring and/or sweeteners, according to Dr. Mercola.

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Coleslaw - It is traditionally a cabbage preserve fermented by lactic acid bacteria. It is often used in sausages, or as a side dish. It tastes slightly bitter and salty.

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Coleslaw - In addition to its probiotic qualities, coleslaw is rich in fiber, as well as vitamins C, B, and K, plus sodium and iron. It is recommended that you choose coleslaw that is not pasteurized in order to keep the active live bacteria present in its composition.

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Tempeh - Tempeh is a fermented product from Indonesia with a fungus of the genus Rhizopus from white soybean seeds.  The food has a nutty aroma and taste, and its fermentation process has great health benefits.

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Tempeh - It is rich in vitamin B2 because of the amount of soy present in its composition.

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Kimchi - Kimchi is a fermented and spicy Korean dish. Cabbage is usually the main ingredient but can also be made from other vegetables.

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Kimchi - This food contains live active bacteria that can improve digestive health. It also has vitamin B12.

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Miso - Miso is a traditional Japanese cooking ingredient made from the fermentation of rice, barley, soybeans, or even rye.

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Miso - This paste is most often used in miso soup, a popular dish in Japan. It is a good source of protein and fiber, and is also rich in various vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, including vitamin K.

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Kombucha - Kombucha is a fermented drink of black or green tea, and has bacteria and yeasts that are beneficial to our health. 

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Kombucha - Kombucha is fermented with bacteria and yeast in green or black tea in order to extract its beneficial health effects from the bacteria and yeast into the drink.

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Pickles - Pickles are a kind of small cucumber. They are left to ferment for some time in order to make their own naturally occurring lactic acid bacteria. After this process, they get sour in taste. 

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Pickles - Pickles are a great source of healthy probiotic bacteria, which can improve digestive health.

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Natto - This dish is typical of Japan and consists of fermented soy. It contains the powerful probiotic bacillus subtilis, which demonstrably strengthens the immune system, supports cardiovascular health, and improves digestion, as reported by Dr. Axe.

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Natto - Just eat a small portion of this food to get all the benefits of vitamin K2 found in its composition.

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Peas - Peas contain Leuconostoc mesenteroides, a potent probiotic that helps improve digestive health and serves as the first line of defense against harmful bacteria and toxins.

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Peas - It is certainly a food to include more of in your diet in order to maintain a healthy diet and strengthen your body at the same time. 

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Green olives - Green olives when left in salt water undergo a natural fermentation process, yielding acids produced by lactic acid bacteria that give the fruit its taste.

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Green olives - The properties present in this food can help with stomach health, balance intestinal microbes, and decrease swelling.

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Cottage cheese - While most types of cheese are fermented, that does not mean they all contain probiotics.

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Cottage cheese - Cottage cheese does, however. It is rich in important vitamins and minerals including calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.

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Lassi - It is a typical Indian drink and also a good probiotic food for health.

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Lassi - Lassi is usually made from a blend of yogurt, water, fruit, and sometimes sugar or other sweetener.

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