Prebiotics are types of dietary fibre that feed the friendly bacteria in your gut which leads to a healthy digestive system.
Garlic
Garlic gives great flavour to your foods and provides you with prebiotic benefits. It has been shown to help promote good bacteria and prevent harmful bacteria from growing.
Onions
Onions are rich in inulin and FOS, which can help boost your immune system, provide fuel for your gut bacteria and improve digestion.
Leeks
Leeks are often used in cooking for their distinct flavour. They are high in prebiotic inulin fibre and vitamin K.
Asparagus
Asparagus is a spring vegetable rich in prebiotic fibre and antioxidants. It promotes healthy gut bacteria and may help prevent certain cancers.
Bananas
Bananas are rich in fibre. They’re also great at promoting healthy gut bacteria and reducing bloating.
Barley
Barley is high in beta-glucan fibre, which promotes healthy bacteria in the gut. It also seems to lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Oats
Whole oats are a grain rich in beta-glucan fibre. They increase healthy gut bacteria, improve blood sugar control and may reduce cancer risk.
Apples
Apples are rich in pectin fibre. Pectin promotes healthy gut bacteria and helps decrease harmful bacteria. It also helps lower cholesterol and reduces cancer risk.
Flaxseed
The fibre in flaxseeds promotes regular bowel movements, lowers LDL cholesterol and reduces the amount of fat you digest and absorb.
Wheat bran
Wheat bran is rich in AXOS, a type of fibre that has been shown to increase healthy gut bacteria and reduce digestive problems.