We know that both probiotics and prebiotics are important to a healthy diet. They play an important role in the digestive process and in influencing the balance of bacteria in the gut.

Prebiotics are not digested by the body. Rather, they stimulate the growth of helpful bacteria when they get to the intestines. In order for the healthy bacteria in your digestive system to thrive, they must be well-nourished. However, many Americans don’t get enough prebiotics in their diet. One reason for this is that the standard American diet, full of processed foods and sugar and low in fiber, is lacking in prebiotics.

Prebiotics and probiotics work as a team to help keep you and your digestive system healthy. If you are already eating foods, such as yogurt, or taking supplements that contain probiotics, consider adding prebiotics to your daily diet. Prebiotics are primarily found in foods such as whole grains, bananas, onions, soybeans and garlic. Eating more of these foods each day will go a long way toward balancing the bacteria in your system.

You can also take a supplement with prebiotics, such as FiberChoice. Each serving of FiberChoice is packed with prebiotic fiber called inulin – the same healthy fiber found in fruits and vegetables. The prebiotics in FiberChoice are used by the good bacteria in your system to help balance the bacteria in your digestive tract and support your overall health.