THE BEST PREBIOTIC FOODS INCLUDE:
• acacia gum (or gum arabic) • raw chicory root • raw Jerusalem artichoke • raw dandelion greens
• raw garlic • raw leeks • cooked or raw onions • raw jicama • raw asparagus • under-ripe bananas • raw honey • whole-grain wheat or corn • psyllium husks • RS (Resistant Starch) - cooked and then cooled potatoes, rice, legumes/lentils, e.g. potato salad, rice pudding, hummus, etc.
7 BENEFITS OF PREBIOTICS:
1. Better Gut Health and Improved Digestion - Prebiotics stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria which help balance harmful bacteria and toxins living in the digestive tract, having numerous health implications, including improving diges- tion.
2. Enhanced Immune Function and Cancer Protection - The “prebiotic effect” has been associated with the modula- tion of biomarkers and activities of the immune system, including a reduction of the concentration of cancer-promoting enzymes and putrefactive (bacterial) metabolites in the gut.
3. Lower Inflammation - Prebiotics can help lower inflammation, which is one of the root causes of diseases.
4. Reduced Risk for Heart Disease - Prebiotics have a hypo-cholesterolemic effect, improving the body’s ability to prevent ischemic heart diseases.
5. Help with Weight Loss or Maintenance - Higher intakes of all types of fiber are linked to lower body weight and pro- tection against obesity.
6. Protection of Bone Health - Prebiotics enhance the absorption of minerals in the body, including magnesium, and possibly iron and calcium.
7. Hormone Regulation and Improved Moods - Research regarding the “gut-brain connection” is still in its infancy, but it’s becoming clear that mood-related disorders like anxiety or depression are highly tied to gut health.
REMEMBER KEEP YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR BODY HEALTHY.
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