Tomatoes, both raw and cooked, are powerful sources of prebiotics. It is the perfect complement to any meal! In the summertime, my family loves to grill it with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. For asparagus, I recommend eating it plain or dipped in your favorite sauce. Lightly cooking vegetables will still retain the prebiotic content. However, raw vegetables aren’t always palatable and that is okay. Typically when it comes to prebiotics, raw veggies have higher amounts. Raw or lightly steamed asparagus is a great source of prebiotics. Here are six potent sources of prebiotic foods and how to incorporate them into your diet: Eating these prebiotic rich foods on a daily basis (if tolerated) can help to support a healthier, stronger gut microbiome. However, certain foods are more dense than others in their prebiotic content. In truth, any plant food that contains fiber will also contain prebiotics. Studies have shown that a diet high in prebiotics can reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer, improve bone health, and possibly increase satiety after meals. Therefore, they increase the population of beneficial bacteria. But, have you heard of prebiotics? Prebiotics feed the good bacteria in your gut. Most people have heard about probiotics and their health benefits.
