Comments on: Prebiotics & Probiotics http://nourishedkitchen.com/prebiotics-and-probiotics/ Reviving Traditional Foods Wed, 23 May 2012 13:41:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Asparagus Soup http://nourishedkitchen.com/prebiotics-and-probiotics/#comment-10347 Asparagus Soup Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:56:47 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=2023#comment-10347 [...] Asparagus is also rich in the prebiotic inulin which is also found in Jerusalem artichokes and chicory root.  Inulin, like other prebiotics, provides food for beneficial bacteria – thus nourishing the bacteria in your intestinal tract.  If your intestinal tract is healthy and teeming with beneficial bacteria, this is good; however, if your intestinal tract is compromised by potentially opportunistic bacteria or you suffer from gut dysbiosis, inulin may exacerbate the issue which is why GAPS patients are typically told to avoid inulin-rich foods.  You can learn more about prebiotics and probiotics here. [...] [...] Asparagus is also rich in the prebiotic inulin which is also found in Jerusalem artichokes and chicory root.  Inulin, like other prebiotics, provides food for beneficial bacteria – thus nourishing the bacteria in your intestinal tract.  If your intestinal tract is healthy and teeming with beneficial bacteria, this is good; however, if your intestinal tract is compromised by potentially opportunistic bacteria or you suffer from gut dysbiosis, inulin may exacerbate the issue which is why GAPS patients are typically told to avoid inulin-rich foods.  You can learn more about prebiotics and probiotics here. [...]

]]> By: Nick http://nourishedkitchen.com/prebiotics-and-probiotics/#comment-3738 Nick Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:35:55 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=2023#comment-3738 I work with a company called Vidazorb, and I think they are a great choice for anyone looking for a probiotic supplement. What makes them the best is the quality strains they use in non-refrigerated, calorie-, lactose- and gluten-free tablets! I work with a company called Vidazorb, and I think they are a great choice for anyone looking for a probiotic supplement. What makes them the best is the quality strains they use in non-refrigerated, calorie-, lactose- and gluten-free tablets!

]]> By: Jillian http://nourishedkitchen.com/prebiotics-and-probiotics/#comment-3737 Jillian Sun, 12 Sep 2010 03:29:12 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=2023#comment-3737 I'm curious about whether prebiotics also nourish the bad bacteria? I'm struggling to deal with the after-effects of a long course of antibiotics right now and sometimes I feel like I'm fighting a losing battle. Hopefully things'll start to balance out soon but in the meantime I wonder if some of the things I'm doing are making the bad bacteria stronger? I’m curious about whether prebiotics also nourish the bad bacteria? I’m struggling to deal with the after-effects of a long course of antibiotics right now and sometimes I feel like I’m fighting a losing battle. Hopefully things’ll start to balance out soon but in the meantime I wonder if some of the things I’m doing are making the bad bacteria stronger?

]]> By: Lisa Whitener http://nourishedkitchen.com/prebiotics-and-probiotics/#comment-3736 Lisa Whitener Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:29:45 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=2023#comment-3736 Oh, as I went back and read the comments I see that it wasn't a purposeful omission ;) Thanks again!! Oh, as I went back and read the comments I see that it wasn’t a purposeful omission ;) Thanks again!!

]]> By: Lisa Whitener http://nourishedkitchen.com/prebiotics-and-probiotics/#comment-3735 Lisa Whitener Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:28:48 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=2023#comment-3735 Love the article!! Thanks for all the great information. I was wondering why you didn't mention milk kefir as a good source of probiotics?? Love the article!! Thanks for all the great information. I was wondering why you didn’t mention milk kefir as a good source of probiotics??

]]> By: Sonja http://nourishedkitchen.com/prebiotics-and-probiotics/#comment-3734 Sonja Sat, 27 Mar 2010 22:07:51 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=2023#comment-3734 What a brilliant post. Have you read Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Natasha Campbell-McBride? I saw her give a talk at the Weston A Price day in London last week and am reading it right now. It's fascinating how important the maintenance of our gut flora is to our overall health; and even more so in the case of those with autism, depression, schizophrenia and other mental health issues. Thanks for raising awareness on what is such an important, yet largely unknown or ignored topic! Sonja What a brilliant post. Have you read Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Natasha Campbell-McBride? I saw her give a talk at the Weston A Price day in London last week and am reading it right now. It’s fascinating how important the maintenance of our gut flora is to our overall health; and even more so in the case of those with autism, depression, schizophrenia and other mental health issues.
Thanks for raising awareness on what is such an important, yet largely unknown or ignored topic!

Sonja

]]> By: Jenny http://nourishedkitchen.com/prebiotics-and-probiotics/#comment-3733 Jenny Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:03:59 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=2023#comment-3733 <p>I didn't refrain from including dairy kefir for any particular reason - it was more of an ommission I think.  Dairy kefir is a n awesome source of beneficial bacteria - particularly many that are hard to find from other sources.</p> <p> </p> <p>Take Care</p> <p>- Jenny</p> I didn’t refrain from including dairy kefir for any particular reason – it was more of an ommission I think.  Dairy kefir is a n awesome source of beneficial bacteria – particularly many that are hard to find from other sources.

 

Take Care

- Jenny

]]> By: lo http://nourishedkitchen.com/prebiotics-and-probiotics/#comment-3732 lo Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:26:45 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=2023#comment-3732 Curious to note: Did you refrain from including dairy kefir in the list of probiotics for a particular reason? Curious to note: Did you refrain from including dairy kefir in the list of probiotics for a particular reason?

]]> By: Anna http://nourishedkitchen.com/prebiotics-and-probiotics/#comment-3731 Anna Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:19:42 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=2023#comment-3731 I agree with you on the probiotic foods, but have reservations when it comes to the *supplementing* of prebiotics. I tend to not deliberately supplement my diet with prebiotics (especially processed and refined probiotics), though I do consume a number of probiotic-rich foods and a wide variety of non-starchy vegetables (with low amounts of non-tropical fruit in season). My experience is that processed inulin products and high oligosaccharides (such as Jerusalem artichokes) contribute to excessive gas production (my typically grain-free diet produces very little gas). I suppose I could wait it out and hope that that gassy effect would reduce in time, but the high oligosaccharides foods and supplements also raise my BG far too high, and that isn't a good at all in the long term. It doesn't make any sense to me that Jerusalem artichokes are so frequently recommended for diabetics. I'll have to hope that my probiotics manage without probiotic supplementation. I can consume most of the other non-starchy prebiotic foods on your list in moderation without any gas production or a unusual rise in BG. But the wheat (I'm also gluten-sensitive) and the Jerusalem artichokes are not a good idea for those with BG issues (hypo or hyperglycemic). It's a shame about the Jerusalem artichokes, as they were very tasty. I agree with you on the probiotic foods, but have reservations when it comes to the *supplementing* of prebiotics.

I tend to not deliberately supplement my diet with prebiotics (especially processed and refined probiotics), though I do consume a number of probiotic-rich foods and a wide variety of non-starchy vegetables (with low amounts of non-tropical fruit in season).

My experience is that processed inulin products and high oligosaccharides (such as Jerusalem artichokes) contribute to excessive gas production (my typically grain-free diet produces very little gas). I suppose I could wait it out and hope that that gassy effect would reduce in time, but the high oligosaccharides foods and supplements also raise my BG far too high, and that isn’t a good at all in the long term. It doesn’t make any sense to me that Jerusalem artichokes are so frequently recommended for diabetics. I’ll have to hope that my probiotics manage without probiotic supplementation.

I can consume most of the other non-starchy prebiotic foods on your list in moderation without any gas production or a unusual rise in BG. But the wheat (I’m also gluten-sensitive) and the Jerusalem artichokes are not a good idea for those with BG issues (hypo or hyperglycemic). It’s a shame about the Jerusalem artichokes, as they were very tasty.

]]> By: Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen http://nourishedkitchen.com/prebiotics-and-probiotics/#comment-3730 Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:50:05 +0000 http://nourishedkitchen.com/?p=2023#comment-3730 Awesome post Jenny! Awesome post Jenny!

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