LOADING ERROR LOADINGProbiotic and fibre-rich foods are great for our guts (which, it turns out, influence a lot of our overall health). But the British Heart Foundation (BHF) have warned that not all of these are as kind to our hearts, even though happier guts usually mean better cardiovascular health. It’s packed with probiotics, and it may make your digestive tract an unwelcome space for “bad” gut bacteria. High blood pressure is known to increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke”. But flavoured, sweetened, and “fruit” yoghurts often “contain added sugars and may have fewer live cultures than plain versions,” the BHF cautioned.

Source: Huffington Post March 27, 2026 15:20 UTC