Bacteria has been a hot topic lately—and not because everyone's trying to banish it with Purell.
A robust microbiome—AKA the bacteria that calls you home—helps to improve digestion, metabolism, and immunity. And in his new book, The Microbiome Diet, Raphael Kellman, MD, says its healthy power goes even further. “[The microbiome is a] whole inner world that lives within your intestines—trillions of tiny microbes that help you extract the nutrients from your food, balance your mood, and sharpen your clarity and focus," he says. "When we eat the foods that keep this inner world in balance, we also feel more energized than ever before and develop healthy, glowing skin."
You've probably already heard of putting probiotic foods like fermented kimchee or Kefir—which contain healthy live bacteria—on your plate for that reason. But there are also foods and spices—called prebiotic foods— that nourish the healthy bacteria already living in your body. You need both kinds to keep your microbiome balanced, Dr Kellman says.
Of course, don't forget that if you’re pairing either with processed foods filled with additives and GMOs, there’s no point. “You could constantly dump in probiotics and prebiotics, but if the microbiome in and of itself isn’t healthy, ultimately you’re going to be caught in a revolving door,” he cautions.
With that in mind, here are 8 surprising prebiotic superfoods to add to the clean, whole-food, plant-filled diet you're already rocking. Right? See all 8 now at Well+Good!
Original article and pictures take www.prevention.com site
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