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Do You Really Need Prebiotic Supplements

Do You Really Need Prebiotic Supplements?

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Prebiotic supplements seem to be having a moment in every wellness shop.

They promise to feed your gut bacteria, improve digestion, and get your whole digestive system back on track. And while there can be a place for supplements, most people would benefit from starting somewhere much simpler—and a whole lot cheaper.

Your gut bacteria need food, too.

Prebiotics are essentially the fibers and plant compounds that nourish the beneficial bacteria already living in your gut. And the good news is that you don’t have to buy them in a bottle. Your grocery store is full of them.

Before you spend money on another supplement, take a look at what you can put on your plate. Here are some of the prebiotic-rich foods worth adding to your meals first.

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Reclaim Your Health with Whole Foods

Reclaim Your Health With Whole Foods

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The month of January tends to bring a focus on reclaiming health. Perhaps the holidays introduced a variety of tempting foods, or there were added occasions for consuming alcohol.

There may also have been more on the schedule which crowded out the focus on movement or exercise. A great place to start is to reclaim your health with whole foods.

A “whole foods” (or real food) diet centers around consuming foods in their most natural and unprocessed form. It’s a lifestyle choice gaining traction for its numerous health benefits and relative simplicity.

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Meatless Monday or Change One Meal A Day?

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I’m sure you have heard of the “meatless Monday” movement. The idea is to have one day a week when you focus on eating plant-based meals and take a break from animal proteins. Another approach is to change one meal a day to plant-based foods. For many, this has been an interesting exercise that encourages them to think outside our cultural norm.

You know that I encourage including protein, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates in your meals for a balanced nutritional benefit. You may be wondering how to do this when planning a meatless meal. It’s not hard at all. Read more

Choose Your Food From Plants

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Vegetarian MealWhere do the foods you eat come from? No, I’m not meaning where you bought them, or how they were packaged. I mean what was the original source?

Most Americans eat white potatoes and corn in various forms and think they are eating their vegetables. But there is very little nutrient offered in them, and corn isn’t even a vegetable … it’s a grain. Pass on these and focus on putting color on your plate, along with protein from non-meat sources. Read more