Zara and Omie

Zara & Omie: Bollywood In The Belly

Written by Leena Mahtani | Apr 19, 2025 1:56:18 AM

There’s a party happening in Zara’s gut—and the guests of honor?
Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.

In our latest Zara + Omie comic strip, Zara discovers what happens inside her gut after she enjoys a spoonful of dahi (yogurt). Spoiler alert: it’s loud, joyful, and full of bhangra beats. 

But behind the humor and dancing bacteria, there’s a deeper message—fermented foods feed the good bacteria in your gut, and when you give them what they love, your microbiome comes alive.