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Prepare for Health…

Since your gut health is your #1 defense, get prepared with Prebiotics. That’s right, PREbiotics maximize the benefit of PRObiotics. Every day, everywhere, we are hearing about probiotics, the essential good bacteria our gut needs for good digestion. Now it’s time to get the scoop on how to support and “feed” our essential probiotics…

Prebiotics are non-digestible carbohydrates that “feed” the probiotics (“good bacteria”) already present in or added to your digestive tract. Perfect, what are they?

  • Cruciferous vegetables
    • Broccoli
    • Cauliflower
    • Cabbage
    • Brussels sprouts
    • Bok choy
    • Radishes
    • Turnips
    • Asparagus
    • Parsnips
    • Kale
    • Collard greens
    • Arugula
    • Watercress
    • And Jerusalem artichokes.
  • Bananas
  • Oatmeal
  • Honey
  • Red wine
  • Maple syrup
  • And legumes.

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It is important that you get sufficient amounts of both Prebiotics and Probiotics.

Oh yeah…Prebiotics are loners, they prefer to be eaten alone, without other foods.

See pages 135-36 in Intestinal Health book www.intestinalhealthbook.com for more about prebiotics and probiotics.

OR, see: Mandana Arabi, MD, PhD. “Prebiotics and Probiotics: The Importance of Gut Health.” Posted on June 17, 2013. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mandana-arabi-md/prebiotics-probiotics_b_3430788.html

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