For Teens & Parents

Probi-What?

By Cecile (Dietician)
May 6, 2026

Discover the benefits of probiotics.

When we talk about bacteria we immediately think of illness. But did you know that some bacteria are actually good for you? Our bodies produce bacteria that naturally live in the intestines and work to help with digestion of food. Some foods containing bacteria can add to the existing bacteria in the intestines, thereby strengthening the body’s ability to prevent...

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