Fermented Foods and Probiotics
Probiotics, cultured foods, and prebiotics
Prebiotics are a soluble dietary fibers, used to stimulate the activity, or the growth of probiotics in our digestive tract. Prebiotic fibers are not digestible for humans, or we can digest them very poorly, and the only value of dietary prebiotics is to maintain our intestinal microbiota healthy. There is some scientific debate upon the classification of prebiotics, but generally, we can call prebiotic any substance that stimulates our intestinal microflora.
This page lists various information about prebiotics such as health benefits, dietary sources, side effects, safety measures, etc…
In recent years, our understanding of gut health has expanded significantly, revealing the intricate link between our digestive system and overall well-being. At the center of this revelation lies the gut microbiome—a diverse community of trillions of microorganisms residing in our intestines, crucial for maintaining digestive wellness and beyond. Research indicates that a well-balanced gut … Read more
The gut microbiome is a complex community of bacteria that lives in the gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiome is composed of trillions of microorganisms and is considered the “body’s virtual organ” given its importance in maintaining our health. Disruptions in the gut microbiome are also called “dysbiosis” and have been associated with many conditions, including … Read more
What Is Sea Buckthorn The health benefits of sea buckthorn are so important, and so diverse, that sometimes it is compared to Ginseng. The tiny orange berry, with a strong sour taste is nothing short of a nature’s miracle. North America is catching up with information that in Asia and Europe is common knowledge. In … Read more
Difference Between Prebiotics and Probiotics Probiotics are microorganisms in a symbiotic relationship with humans, and prebiotics are the food for the microorganisms. In order to benefit from probiotics, (the good microbacterial flora), we need to nourish them, to allow the proper growth of their colony; without the proper food the micro flora would just starve … Read more
This product from Klaire Labs combines two prebiotics for a synergistic effect on gut microbiota. The blend contains galactooligosaccharides and beta-glucan, a prommising prebiotic blend. Galactooligosaccharides is a fibre commonly found in breast milk, and in lower quantities even in early cow’s milk, and it is a great prebiotic, selectively feeding good bacteria. Beta-glucan is … Read more
Raw plantain flour is a great soure of resistant starch. Many people do not tolerate green banana flour, but they love plantain flour. This is probaly the best source of RS2 type resistant starch. Starch from raw potato is easier to dose than this flour, and people love it for its lucid dreams inducing capabilities, … Read more
Larch tree exctract, arabinogalactan, is one of the best prebiotic fibers. One of the reasons is because it selectively feeds the good bacteria, while maintaining a great digestive tolerance. Unlike most of the prebiotics, larch extract will not give you painful gas problems. FiberAid from Swanson is completely soluble in liquid, and can’t even notice … Read more
Jarrow Formulas prebiotic is a combination of inulin and Froctoolygosaccharides. Fructoolygosaccharides and Inulin are different types of prebiotic fiber, and they selectively stimulate colonic bacteria. By taking a combination of the two fibers, you ensure you fertilize more types of bacteria. Microbiota biodiversity is a key for maintaining a great gut health. There is an … Read more
Prebiotics are the best way to get your gut bacteria working properly. There are a lot of food options to get enough prebiotics from your daily diet routine, however, sometimes the lifestyle, or other reasons will make it impossible to have a proper diet; this especially true for those with strict dietary plans. The alternative … Read more
This is pure raw, unheated, unpasteurized honey, the way it should be in order to preserve its curative properties. Raw honey is the way we should eat it, because besides the sugar and the trace minerals, it contains some other amazing compunds and enzymes, that are unique. The honey from Y.S. Eco Bee Farms is organic, which … Read more
What Is Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is a natural vinegar obtained through the fermentation of apples or apple cider. Apple Cider Vinegar called for short ACV is also known as cider vinegar, and is a pale to medium amber liquid, with an acidic PH, and is used for cooking and as a medicine … Read more
Kiwi-Klenz from Xtend-Life is a standardized kiwifruit powder with proprietary kiwi extract Digesten-K. It contains both of the components in an equal amount, 250 mg per capsule. The kiwifruit powder is nothing special besides the fact that it comes from New Zealand, and these are the best kiwis in the world. However, just as simple … Read more
Kiwi fruit is packed with vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, (more than orange), vitamin K, Vitamin E, vitamin B, potassium and manganese. This makes it a very nutritious and healthy fruit, but its healing properties do not come solely from the vitamin and mineral content. Kiwi is a great antioxidant due to the … Read more
Fermented foods are foods that are transformed through controlled fermentation, by microorganisms. Food fermentation has various objectives such preservation, taste and aroma enhancements, or even obtaining absolutely new foods, or drinks, without any resemblance of the original ingredients. What is Food Fermentation? Fermentation is basically a process in which an organism converts a carbohydrate such … Read more
Dandy Blend is a mix of roasted chicory and dandelion roots, that simulates coffee taste. The blend also contains roasted beets, barley and rye. All the ingredients in the mix are important sources of prebiotic fiber, so the final product is loaded with inulin and other prebiotics. In fact if you would eat that much … Read more
Teecino is one of the best coffee substitutes on the market. It is one of the best sellers on Amazon on its category, and it’s very appreciated for its great taste, coffee-like, and it is a healthy choice for many reasons. It is caffeine free, allowing you to cut down on the caffeine intake, whether … Read more
Synbiotics are the best way to ensure a maximum benefit from the ingested probiotics. The term refers to the synergy created by getting both probiotics, and prebiotics to feed the human microbiome. Although the term was coined for the probiotic supplements, the art of eating fermented foods and soluble fiber is not new. The fermented … Read more
Is It Safe to Drink Raw Milk? Raw milk is getting a lot of public attention lately, because commercially available milk is linked to health problems. Is it safe to drink raw milk though? Why is raw milk better than pasteurized? What is the difference between raw and pasteurized milk, and what is UHT milk? … Read more
The best way to prepare a shake for a healthy gut is to combine both probiotics and prebiotics in the shake. The best probiotic food for preparing a shake are yogurt, or kefir. Why are they the best? The most important reason yogurt and kefir are great is that they pack a lot of probiotics. … Read more
Gum Arabic is probably one of the most underestimated foods. Maybe because we use it mostly as a stabilizer in the food industry, and we think that, as most of the stabilizer, it’s there only to enhance the final product, and it is not an essential food. This is so far from truth. Gum Arabic, or Acacia gum, as it is also known, or E414, as it appears on many product labels, is a great food, that can improve everyone’s life. It is one of the foods with the greatest content of soluble fiber, and is used by an increasing number of people to treat, IBS, diarrhea, constipation, reduce cholesterol, and even help with weight loss.
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The list of foods containing prebiotics is quite large, and there are a lot of delicious foods with a high content of prebiotic fibers, and if you plan properly your daily diet, you shouldn’t need supplements. However, prebiotics need to be carefully balanced with probiotics, otherwise they can cause a lot of discomfort, especially in … Read more
“Live”, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar is one of those simple folk medicines that cures many health problems, but is never credited properly. Whether you take it with water, or in salads, or just dab it on your skin, it just works. Bragg ACV is organic raw apple cider vinegar, it is unfiltered, unheated and unpasteurized. … Read more
Prebiotin is an original formula, containing both fructooligosaccharide, and inulin. By combining FOS and inulin we target feeding various bacteria in the gut. Prebiotin is an oligofructose enriched inulin. Inulins are known to improve cholesterol and triglycerides, and to stimulate the growth of Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria cultures. Oligofructose selectively stimulate the butyrate producing bacteria. Butyrate … Read more