Got Probiotics??

Probiotics and prebiotics help provide the GOOD bacteria we need in our bodies. There is not always a need to take supplemental probiotics IF you consume the natural providers of these. We eat banana's and blueberries daily as well as tomatoes, greens, garlic and beans!

Probiotics: The "Good" Bacteria
The human body requires beneficial bacteria to assist with an array of functions, from digestion to support of the immune system. Dietary supplements or foods that contain these beneficial enzyme-producing bacteria can be described as "probiotic." The World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations formally define probiotics as "live microorganisms, which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host."

Prebiotics: Helping the Good Bacteria
Prebiotics are derived from insoluble fiber and fructooligosaccharides (the sugars often found in fruits and honey); they are carbohydrates that selectively stimulate growth and/or activity upon contact with intestinal microflora. For instance, they are said to assist in the absorption of calcium and the development of good bacteria. The definition of prebiotics is very similar to that of dietary fiber, except for the issue of selectivity.