PREBIOTICS & PROBIOTICS

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREBIOTICS & PROBIOTICS

1) Prebiotics are a special form of dietary fiber- (the non-digestible part of food) acts as a fertilizer for the good bacteria in the gut.
    Probiotics are live/ good bacteria that are naturally created by the process of fermentation in food.

2) Examples of prebiotics are banana, onion, garlic, apple skin, beans, kiwi, asparagus, almonds, cabbage, sprouts, wheatgrass, green apple, leafy vegetables, apple cider vinegar etc.

 


Examples of probiotics are yogurt, curd and milk products.

                                                                                                           



3) Benefits of prebiotics:

i) Increase calcium and magnesium absorption.
ii) Regular intake makes our bones stronger and increases bone density.
iii) Prebiotic rich food helps to strengthen our immune system.
iv) The prebiotic-rich diet helps to reduce the triglycerides level and controls weight.
v) Prebiotic rich food improves bowel regulations.
vi) These types of food are heart-healthy and reduce anxiety.




Benefits of probiotics:

i) Probiotic-rich foods are good for diarrhea.
ii) Regular intake of probiotic-rich food helps in IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
iii) Probiotic-rich food helps in ulcerative colitis.
iv) Curd is good for Crohn's disease.
v) Good for vaginal infections.
vi) Probiotic-rich foods good for urinary tract infections.

                                                                                                               









Include prebiotic and probiotic-rich foods in your diet.
This will help in increasing immunity as well as overall health benefits.

                       
STAY HAPPY AND HEALTHY