Predicted to be a food trend of 2009, Probiotics , those beneficial bacteria, are being added to all sorts of foods, from dairy products to energy bars. Probiotics have been found to support both the digestive and immune systems, prevent constipation, benefit your skin, and lower blood pressure. Yogurt is naturally chock full of the bacteria, but I just found a probiotic hummus made by Wildwood Organics. To find out if its worth buying read more. The list of ingredients reads: “garbanzo beans, garlic, probiotic cultures (L. acidophilus, Bifidobacterium ssp., L.

casei) . . .” The label, however, doesn’t list the amount of cultures. Many of these enhanced products don’t contain enough bacteria to provide health benefits, so they’re not worth paying the extra cash. Studies show that doses between 100 million and 1 billion colony-forming units (CFU) are effective for improving immune function, intestinal infections, and digestion. So if you want the benefits of probiotics, it’s best to take them separately in supplement form, such as Acidophilus Pearls .

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What’s the Deal With: Probiotic Hummus