These popular fermented foods are all natural source of probiotics- Slideshow!

It's no news that a healthy gut boosts immune system, nutritional status and lowers stress response.

But, many of us are not aware that fermented foods are instant source of probiotics or good bacteria and are also excellent for gut health.

These fermented foods are power packed with live bacteria that replenish pathogenic factors in the intestine and maintain right proportion of friendly bacteria.

Here are five fermented foods which you can add in your daily diet for a health dose of probiotics:

It is one of the most consumed fermented diary product across the world. Being one of the top probiotic food, it promotes overall health and boosts metabolic profiles.

Kombucha is traditional essential fermented tea with a tangy taste. This fermented drink contains a colony of good bacteria that improves digestion and also helps with weight loss.

It is a popular fermented milk beverage of Central and Eastern Europe. Kefir contains high levels of vitamin B12, calcium, magnesium, vitamin K2, biotin, folate, enzymes and probiotics.

Pickles are part and parcel of Indian cuisine and offer good nutritional benefits. These tangy and spicy fermented food lowers the risk of skin diseases, asthma and a few auto-immune disorders.

Sauerkraut is one of the oldest fermented foods. Made from fermented cabbage and salt, it is a great source of dietary fibers, iron, copper, calcium, sodium, manganese and magnesium.

- By Shruti Mishra