Why You Need Probiotics AND Prebiotics for a Healthy Gut

So if probiotics are live bacteria that help keep your digestive tract healthy, what exactly are prebiotics? Simply put: bacteria need to eat. Prebiotics feed good bacteria to keep them healthy and thriving. Good news: Both are easy to find. You can load up on prebiotics via whole foods like apples with skin, Jerusalem artichoke, asparagus, leafy greens, chicory root, barley, bananas, garlic, onions and leeks. As for probiotics, look for them in lacto-fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir and yogurt.

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