By Janice Buckler, BSc, RHN and Owner of Natural Legends Nutritional Consulting B y now, we’ve all heard about probiotics, the benefi- cial microflora that inhabit our gut and how crucial- ly imperative their presence is to our overall health. There are so many things that can disrupt the balance of these microflora including stress. Various medications can also eradicate our little warriors like antibiotics, birth control, chemotherapy, steroids, etc. Like any living creature, all beneficial microflora need to be fed. The foods that feed these little guys are called prebiotics. Prebiotic foods contain fiber or starch that can resist being digested before reaching the colon, i.e., they are resistant to the normal digestive processes of the stomach and small intestine. Once in the colon, these pre- biotics act as food for the beneficial microflora and keep them nourished so they can continue to perform their nev- er-ending duties.
Janice Buckler, BSc, RHN
BSc Agricultural Chemistry RHN (Registered Holistic Nutritionist)
Owner/Manager: Natural Legends Nutritional Consulting
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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • APRIL2018
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