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The flu can come with some pesky gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea and vomiting, Dror notes, and probiotics can be useful to restore the healthy bacteria that live in our intestinal tract and improve our health, research shows.

Certain foods naturally contain probiotics, including yogurt, kombucha, and tempeh, per Cleveland Clinic. Probiotics are also available in supplement form, though researchers do not yet know how effective they are at improving health.

To add probiotics to your diet when you’re not feeling well, Dror says Greek yogurt is an excellent option.

“Greek yogurt has double the protein of regular yogurt and less lactose, so it’s easier on the digestive system,” she says.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a typical 150-gram (g) container of plain Greek yogurt contains 15 g of protein, while the same amount of plain whole milk yogurt contains about 6 g of protein.

Dror recommends sticking to yogurts that are light or low-fat and low in total sugar, ideally 10 g or less per package or

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