6 Food Items Rich in Prebiotics that Promotes Digestive Health

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Prebiotics are responsible for the microbes' balance in your digestive system. Consuming foods rich in prebiotics is the key to maintaining digestive health. 

Citing Everyday Health, below are six food items rich in prebiotics:

1. Garlic and shallot

Both garlic and shallot are used regularly in cooking. Garlic and shallot contain fructooligosaccharides (FOS) that provide the necessary nutrients for the healthy bacteria in the gut. Additionally, garlic and shallot also contain allicin that promotes anti-microbial and anti-inflammation.

2. Banana

Bananas contain inulin, a type of prebiotics that feeds healthy bacteria in your gut. Consuming bananas regularly will help maintain the microbes' balance in the intestines.

3. Asparagus

Asparagus contains inulin and fructooligosaccharides (FOS). Both are prebiotics that help maintain the growth of healthy bacteria such as Bifidobacterium responsible for intestinal and digestive health.

4. Ginger

Ginger is one of the spices commonly used in both food and beverages. In addition to its known ability to reduce nausea and inflammation, ginger also contains prebiotics that will help provide nutrition to feed healthy bacteria in your gut.

5. Wheat

Whole wheat is one of the highest-fiber-containing food items. The fiber in whole wheat acts as a natural prebiotic that will help with intestinal health. Choose whole wheat bread, oats, and whole wheat cereals to enjoy the benefits.

6. Almond

Almond is one of the high-fiber nuts that is rich in prebiotics. Consuming almonds could be an alternative to a healthy snack to maintain intestinal health.

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