Probiotics have a partner to keep them alive and healthy! In order for probiotics to live and flourish, it important to add PREbiotics. These are the foods that keep probiotics healthy and strong giving your gut a truly healthy environment to keep your health in line.
In order for probiotics to maintain their healthy and strong environment, it's important to introduce you to prebiotics. Oligosaccharides and inulin (soluble fiber found in grains, fruit and vegetables) and antioxidant compounds found in plants called phenols are considered prebiotics. Boosting your intake of these foods help keep your gut healthy, thus helping to improve your immune functions.
Foods that are considered prebiotics: Asparagus, Artichokes, Bananas, Blueberries, Beans, Eggplant, Onions, Garlic, Leeks, Jicama, Peas, Soybeans and Yes, Red Wine (in moderation).
Considering adding one of these foods/day to keep your gut healthy and help fight off disease!
Watch next for my post of keeping your body in check!
In order for probiotics to maintain their healthy and strong environment, it's important to introduce you to prebiotics. Oligosaccharides and inulin (soluble fiber found in grains, fruit and vegetables) and antioxidant compounds found in plants called phenols are considered prebiotics. Boosting your intake of these foods help keep your gut healthy, thus helping to improve your immune functions.
Foods that are considered prebiotics: Asparagus, Artichokes, Bananas, Blueberries, Beans, Eggplant, Onions, Garlic, Leeks, Jicama, Peas, Soybeans and Yes, Red Wine (in moderation).
Considering adding one of these foods/day to keep your gut healthy and help fight off disease!
Watch next for my post of keeping your body in check!