This is an archived article and the information in the story may be outdated. Please check the time stamp on the story to see when it was updated last.
Sometimes crunches and high intensity workouts aren't enough for flat abs. That's why many people turn to probiotics to help them gain the weight loss results that they want to see. Some of which are more effective than others, and we leave the recommended probiotics up to the professionals. In fact, there's one certain probiotic you should take for a flat stomach, according to trainers.
[Photos: Shutterstock]
Soil-Based Probiotics
Health coach Dr. Lauryn Lax says that she recommends either a soil-based or spore-based probiotic as the most effective supplement to take. She further recommends pairing such a supplement with lactic acid bacteria, which you can get from eating fermented foods. "Also, remember, don’t neglect the importance of pre-biotics (the fiber that FEEDS your probiotics and helps them “stick” in your gut)," Lauryn says.
Personal trainer Casey Thaler, B.A., NASM-CPT, FNS, explains the importance of taking a probiotic supplement for overall good health. "While fermented foods can be great, the sheer amount of foods you’d have to consume in order to get the same benefits from a probiotic makes this fairly improbable," Casey says.
Although you don't get as many nutrients from fermented foods as you would from a probiotic supplement, you can consume such foods to aid your weight loss goal. Examples of fermented foods and drinks include sauerkraut, miso, kefir, kombucha, pickles, and yogurt.
We've got you covered on all of the probiotic and weight loss tips that you need to know. For more, make sure to check out the one morning probiotic you should take to get rid of belly fat, and the one nighttime vitamin you should take for weight loss over 30.
