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Synbiotics foods are products that combine probiotics (beneficial bacteria) with prebiotics (substances that promote the growth of these bacteria). These foods are designed to support and improve gut health by providing a combination of live microorganisms and the nutrients they need to thrive.
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Choose plain yogurt with live and active cultures. Some brands also add prebiotic fibers like inulin.
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A fermented milk drink that contains a variety of probiotic bacteria strains and some prebiotic components.
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Fermented cabbage that provides probiotics and may contain some prebiotic fibers.
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A Korean fermented vegetable dish, often made with cabbage and spices, rich in probiotics and sometimes prebiotic ingredients.
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Fermented soybean product that offers probiotics along with prebiotic fibers.
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A fermented paste made from soybeans, barley, or rice, used in soups and other dishes, containing probiotics and some prebiotic properties.
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Naturally fermented pickles (not those made with vinegar) can provide probiotics.
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Some types of dark chocolate contain prebiotic fibers that can support the growth of beneficial bacteria.
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Rich in prebiotic fibers like inulin and fructooligosaccharides (FOS), which feed probiotics.
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Contains prebiotic compounds that can support gut health along with its other health benefits.
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These synbiotic foods are believed to help maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria, improve digestion, strengthen the immune system, and potentially offer other health benefits.