Probiotics and Prebiotics

I have just done a short course by the Rowlett institute at University of Aberdeen as I am constantly wanting to build on my nutritional learning.
One very important reason to eat a healthy balanced diet is to increase our gut health.
Probiotics and Prebiotics are very important for gut health. I have blogged about this before, but it always good to remind ourselves how we can eat ourselves healthy.

Probiotics are living microorganisms and are healthy bacteria living in our foods. When administered in adequate amounts can have health benefits and keep our gut healthy. They can help stop IBS and forms of Diarrhea.
Probiotics are found in live yoghurts and drinks like Yakults and can be taken in capsule form.

Prebiotics are a form of dietary fibre that already live in the gut and feed the live bacteria in our large intestine.They are a selectively fermented ingredient that results in specific changes in the composition and activity of the gastro intestinal microbiota giving a healthy gut. They are responsible for the growth of healthy bacteria and also help to bulk faeces and slow down the exit from the body.

Prebiotics can be found in some foods that we eat Leeks, artichokes, green bananas, garlic, onions and are supplemented in some cereals and yoghurts.

So get eating your way to a healthy gut.