Did you know that there’s an extraordinary universe teeming with microbes inside our bodies—and that it’s an essential pillar of our overall health and immune system?

Welcome to the wonderful world of gut health. Maintaining a healthy balance of bacteria in our gut is essential, for everything from optimal digestion to mental health. What we eat has a huge impact on our gut, influencing the balance and diversity of our gut microbes. That’s where prebiotics and probiotics—the dynamic duo of gut health—come in. 

Check out a few of the gut-friendly foods you can incorporate into your day-to-day diet for better health.

Prebiotic foods are packed with specific types of dietary fiber that are prime nourishment for our gut-friendly bacteria:

• Beans like Simmered Cuban Black Beans, Refried Red Beans, Creole Red Beans, and Herb Chickpea Duo
• Aromatics like Red Onion, Jumbo Yellow Onion, and Fresh Garlic
• Veggies like Fresh Asparagus and Broccoli Florets

Probiotics, often found in fermented foods, have shown impressive abilities to naturally enrich our gut with good bacteria:

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• Yogurt like Ellenos Passion Fruit Greek Yogurt, Organic Blackberry Yogurt Cup, and Organic Vanilla Yogurt Cup
• Kombucha like Morning Glory Black Tea Kombucha and Ginger Boost Kombucha
• Kefir like Organic Raspberry Kefir and Lowfat Peach Kefir

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Eating both prebiotic and probiotic foods, from beans and veggies to yogurt and kombucha, is a delicious and simple way to support the vital ecosystem within our bodies. Remember, when you nourish your gut, you nourish your entire self.