The old sayings are the best – & usually accurate!

Prebiotics are the food that your live ‘good’ bacteria feed off.

Feed them well & they increase in numbers & you’ll feel more energised for it.

Don’t feed them (starve them) & you’ll suffer with more digestive & nutritional issues, fat gain, mood disturbances & lower performance levels.

Common prebiotics include:

1)

Inulin

Naturally occurring polysaccharides (sugars).

You can easily take this as a supplement these days.

2)

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)

A naturally occurring fibre in the same group as Inulin.

Helps feed the Bifidobacteria species. Bifidobacteria are considered beneficial bacteria for healthy gut & colon.

Where can you get it from?:

• Jerusalem artichoke
• Chicory root
• Leeks
• Onions
• Garlic

3)

Galactooligosaccharides (GOS)

Non-digestible food ingredients that beneficially affect the host by stimulating the growth and/or activity of beneficial bacteria in the colon.

4)

Lactulose

A non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation

Good Prebiotic Foods:

Jerusalem artichokes

Garlic

Chicory

Onions

Dandelion greens.

Leeks

Asparagus.

Turbulence…

When you first begin to take on extra prebiotics you may experience some flatulence or gas.

This is your internal environment re-adjusting & is not cause for concern. The disturbance should not last longer than five days.

After which you will notice an improvement in your digestion, energy levels, sleep patterns & your general well-being should improve.

Bottom Line…

Sprinkle these foods into your next shop & add them to your meals for improved digestive health which will result in clearer skin, better concentration, improved sleep, increased performance levels & much more.

You can also supplement these & dietary fibre very easily at an affordable cost.

You can’t go too far wrong with fibre supplementation so ask for the best at your local health store or grab some online. For example Psyllium Husks are a good source of supplemental fibre, take 15 grams (approx 1 large tablespoon) in the morning & in the evening.

Keep up the good work…. To Your Best Health

Daniel Grant

The ShapeTrainer

Research:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2607002/