Foods With Prebiotics and Probiotics

You may have seen “prebiotics” and “probiotics” on food or supplement labels. So, what do they mean? Let’s learn more.

Prebiotics and probiotics work together
According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, prebiotics and probiotics work together to improve your gut health and immune system.

Prebiotics
Prebiotics help “good” bacteria (probiotics) form and thrive in the gut. Prebiotics are in a variety of fruits, nonstarchy veggies, nuts, and whole grains, like the ones below. Choose these foods as a carbohydrate or veggie source with meals:

Apples
Asparagus
Bananas
Beets
Berries
Brown rice
Cashews
Chickpeas
Garlic
Legumes (beans)
Nectarines
Oats
Onions
Peaches
Pistachios
Whole wheat bread

Probiotics
Probiotics, “good” bacteria in the gut, help your body get nutrients from food and fight germs. Choose these probiotic rich foods as protein and veggies sources with meals:

Cheddar cheese
Gouda cheese
Kefir- fermented milk
Kimchi- fermented cabbage
Miso- fermented soybean paste
Sauerkraut- fermented cabbage
Swiss cheese
Yogurt with live cultures