Fueling Your Gut Health: A Guide to Prebiotic Foods for a Happy Microbiome
Prebiotics can be found in various plant-based foods, including specific fruits, vegetables, legumes (chickpeas, black beans, lentils) and whole grains.
Prebiotics can be found in various plant-based foods, including specific fruits, vegetables, legumes (chickpeas, black beans, lentils) and whole grains.
FODMAPs, a carbohydrate type found in some foods, provide energy, like fat and protein. A low FODMAP diet may alleviate irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms.
Your gastrointestinal tract harbors an extensive community of bacteria, numbering in the hundreds of trillions (yes, trillions!). Achieving optimal well-being hinges on maintaining a delicate equilibrium between beneficial and harmful bacteria. In cases where the quantity of good bacteria is insufficient, the detrimental microbes can seize control, disrupting this balance or, even worse, establishing dominance. …