Fermented and Prebiotic Foods

 

Hey BA!

This month’s quick tip is to incorporate more fermented and prebiotic foods into your diet. 

Why? 

Both are important for cultivating and maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. They have a symbiotic relationship, in that eating a variety of both enhances the health benefits of each. A healthy gut is key for optimizing health. 

What’s the difference? 

  • Fermented foods provide a wonderful influx of good bacteria to maintain a healthy gut microbiome.

  • Prebiotics provide food for the good bacteria to flourish.

How do we incorporate them? 

Here is a list of the top sources of each: 

Fermented

  • Kombucha

  • Raw sauerkraut

  • Beet Kvass

  • Kimchi

  • Yogurt

  • Kefir

Prebiotic

  • Jerusalem artichokes

  • Onions

  • Garlic

  • Chicory Root

  • Dandelion Greens

  • Leeks

  • Asparagus

  • Jicama

  • Under-ripe bananas

 
Park Roberts