Beverages Named for a Strong Intestine: What to Drink for Health## Translation note: I"ve translated the Russian title into English while maintaining the original meaning and structure.

Banana smoothie with kefir, chicory, green tea, blueberry yogurt, and kombucha help reduce symptoms of inflammatory bowel diseases and maintain the balance of beneficial bacteria. This was reported by Olga Tarasova, Associate Professor of the Department of Hospital Pediatrics No. 2 at the Institute of Motherhood and Childhood at Pirogov University.

As reported by TUT.AZ with reference to "Gazeta.Ru", the specialist emphasized the crucial connection between digestive system health and immunity: intestinal bacteria not only actively participate in vitamin synthesis but also create a reliable protective barrier against pathogenic microorganisms. To restore and maintain a healthy microflora, the expert strongly recommends enriching your diet with products high in probiotics.

According to Tarasova, kefir and yogurt are a real treasure trove of living microorganisms - lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, which are identical to the natural inhabitants of the intestines. Regular consumption of kombucha also significantly contributes to increasing the number of beneficial bacteria. Additionally, the specialist emphasizes the need to include prebiotics - fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, and especially chicory, which is rich in fiber necessary for the body.

For dysbiosis, it is most effective to combine prebiotics and probiotics: for example, enjoying a nutritious banana smoothie with kefir or healthy yogurt with blueberries. In the case of inflammatory bowel diseases, the doctor particularly highlights the healing properties of green tea: the polyphenols it contains effectively fight harmful bacteria and noticeably reduce symptoms of IBD and peptic ulcers. The specialist recommends including up to three cups of green tea in your daily diet.