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If your digestion and immune system seem a bit off, it may be time to boost probiotics in your body—those beneficial bacteria that promote overall health. Here are foods to look for and ways to supplement with probiotics for yourself and kids.
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What are prebiotics?
Like many health-boosting nutrients, probiotics don't function in isolation. They require food, or “prebiotics” — including oligosaccharides and inulin (forms of soluble fiber found in some grains, fruits, and vegetables) and phenols (antioxidant compounds also found in plant foods). Eating more of the following prebiotic-rich foods can help support your probiotic numbers.
| Asparagus | Jerusalem artichokes |
| Bananas | Leeks |
| Barley | Oats |
| Beans | Onions |
| Beer (microbrews) | Peanuts |
| Berries | Peas |
| Cherries | Red wine |
| Dark chocolate | Soybeans |
| Eggplant | Tea |
| Garlic | Whole rye |
| Herbs, fresh | Whole wheat |
