The 19 Best Prebiotic Foods You Should Eat (That You Can Find in Any Grocery Store!)

The 19 Best Prebiotic Foods You Should Eat (That You Can Find in Any Grocery Store!)

We all need prebiotic fiber in our diets in order to keep our guts healthy. Prebiotics feed the good bacteria...

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Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #59

Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #59

Cool Research Microorganisms in the gut are linked to cognitive function. It’s possible gut bacteria may play a part in...

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The connection between the gut and lungs

The connection between the gut and lungs

The more we learn about the gut, the more important we understand it to be to the health of the...

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Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #55

Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #55

Cool Research Great research on MACs (microbiota-accessible carbohydrates) and looking at the Western diet and lifestyle and its effects on...

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Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #49

Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #49

Cool Research IBS is bad, but a new study showed that the severity of symptoms is directly connected to diet...

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Rebalance Your Microbiome

Rebalance Your Microbiome

Many people think that bacteria are bad, and certainly, some bacteria can cause illness. But our bodies actually depend on...

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Fiber vs Prebiotics

Fiber vs Prebiotics

First things first. You need to know that while all prebiotic fibers are fibers, not all fibers are prebiotics. But!...

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Is Psyllium a Prebiotic?

Is Psyllium a Prebiotic?

Updated for 2023 Recently, there's been a buzz about psyllium husk and its potential as a prebiotic powerhouse. Does it...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #39

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #39

It’s been a while since I’ve done a links roundup – enjoy! Cool Research Fascinating study done in Australia on...

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Feeding Your Gut Microbiome

Feeding Your Gut Microbiome

One of the best ways to keep your gut healthy is to feed it right. Ensuring you’re offering adequate nutrition...

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How to Tell Your Microbiome is Out of Whack

How to Tell Your Microbiome is Out of Whack

The gut microbiome plays an important role in our overall health. It’s responsible for keeping the immune system as strong...

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What Supplements Support Good Gut Health?

What Supplements Support Good Gut Health?

In an ideal world, we’d get all of the vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients our bodies need purely from the foods...

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Is Honey a Prebiotic?

Is Honey a Prebiotic?

Honey is a truly amazing substance, and bees have been making it for millions of years. It never spoils (provided...

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Cranberries Are Good For Your Gut

Cranberries Are Good For Your Gut

Most of the time, when we hear about the benefits of cranberries, it’s always about their ability to support our...

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When Should You Take Prebiotics?

When Should You Take Prebiotics?

Gut pain or discomfort shouldn’t be a regular state; many people neglect what their body is trying to tell them....

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Why I Love Prebiotics

Why I Love Prebiotics

I have had weight issues most of my life, and as I left my youth and approached middle age, I...

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Fiber and FODMAPs

Fiber and FODMAPs

We all know that fiber is good for us – but people who suffer from gastrointestinal disorders like Irritable Bowel...

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Three Things to Know about Fiber

Three Things to Know about Fiber

I came across this great article from Gut Geek that breaks down the three big takeaways on what you need...

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4 Super Smoothie Recipes that Pack a Prebiotic Punch

4 Super Smoothie Recipes that Pack a Prebiotic Punch

Smoothies are a perfect way to take our Great Gut Extra Strength Prebiotic Fiber and Oligo30™ Premium Prebiotic Fiber Blend....

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Chocolate Really Is Good For You

Chocolate Really Is Good For You

Here’s some great news for all chocolate lovers—dark chocolate, that is. Dark chocolate is actually a prebiotic! A form of...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #3

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #3

Cool Research Want to help scientists study the human microbiome? You can let your computer help IBM run virtual experiments...

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Dogs Have Gut Health Problems, Too

Dogs Have Gut Health Problems, Too

There are few pets out there that will give you their complete loyalty like a dog will. This is why...

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Everything You Need To Know About Prebiotics

Everything You Need To Know About Prebiotics

 

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What Is the Recommended Daily Amount of Prebiotics?

What Is the Recommended Daily Amount of Prebiotics?

As an expert in prebiotics, I often get asked how much prebiotic fiber should one be getting into my diet...

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11 Natural Prebiotic Superfoods

11 Natural Prebiotic Superfoods

Looking for more ways to feed your gut bacteria and get prebiotics in your diet? Look no further. I’ve got...

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Four Sleep Hacks I Use to Get Seven, Restful Hours of Sleep (Almost) Every Night

Four Sleep Hacks I Use to Get Seven, Restful Hours of Sleep (Almost) Every Night

For what seems like decades now, I have a weird thing where I would wake up 3 AM on the...

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Perfect Prebiotic Sweet Treat Recipes

Perfect Prebiotic Sweet Treat Recipes

When that sweet tooth strikes, it can leave you with a hankering for all the wrong stuff. But with these...

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Think You Don’t Need Prebiotics? Here’s 3 Reasons Why You Do

Think You Don’t Need Prebiotics? Here’s 3 Reasons Why You Do

If you’re just now starting to hear and learn about prebiotics, you might think they’re just another overhyped supplement that...

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3 Easy Prebiotic Breakfast Recipes

3 Easy Prebiotic Breakfast Recipes

We’ve all heard the adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But with all the hustle...

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Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What’s the Difference?

Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What’s the Difference?

Prebiotics and probiotics are both important elements of gut health, but they have very different functions and health benefits. Pick...

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Prebiotic-Packed Power Recipe: Jicama, Orange and Onion Salad

Prebiotic-Packed Power Recipe: Jicama, Orange and Onion Salad

Prebiotics are often complex carbs, typically fiber, that nourish the good bacteria that already lives in your large bowel or...

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Not Getting a Wink of Sleep? Prebiotics May Help

Not Getting a Wink of Sleep? Prebiotics May Help

If you’ve been struggling to sleep soundly at night, a new study suggests that prebiotics may be able to help....

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Prebiotics 101: Everything You Need To Know About Friendly Fibers

Prebiotics 101: Everything You Need To Know About Friendly Fibers

A healthy gut needs the proper balance of good and bad bacteria to keep us fit and strong.   This...

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How to Make Your Immune System Stronger

How to Make Your Immune System Stronger

Microbiome research is still in its infancy and there are plenty of things that the research needs to answer. The...

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What Are Dietary Fibers & Why Are They Essential for Gut Health?

What Are Dietary Fibers & Why Are They Essential for Gut Health?

Jump-start your gut health with whole grains! Learn to love fruits! Go nuts for pistachios! Bridge the fiber gap! These...

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A Healthy Homemade Mocha Frappuccino To Start Your Day

A Healthy Homemade Mocha Frappuccino To Start Your Day

Many times, we achieve optimal health through the little things we incorporate into our daily habits and routines. As a...

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Fiber Deprivation Turns the Gut Microbiota against the Gut Barrier

Fiber Deprivation Turns the Gut Microbiota against the Gut Barrier

The Study A high fiber diet is believed to fuel the gut microbiota, which is believed to be responsible for...

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Taiyo International’s Sunfiber is FDA Approved

Taiyo International’s Sunfiber is FDA Approved

Taiyo International’s Sunfiber to Fill Your Dietary Fiber Needs The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been quite active...

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