Probiotics, prebiotics, fiber, and how to manage diarrhea and constipation!

Prebiotics, Probiotics, Fiber, Diarrhea, and Constipation
What’s the deal with prebiotics and probiotics? Should I be taking supplements? Should I just eat more fiber? How do I manage my constipation and diarrhea?
PROBIOTICS are live microorganisms that live in your gut. These are also called microbes. They have many beneficial effects on your body, including
* Strengthen the intestinal barrier
* Optimize nutrient absorption
* Defend against pathogens and improve your immune system
* Produce B-vitamins and vitamin K
* Regulate appetite and food intake, metabolism, digestion
But these probiotics need food in order to thrive. The food for the probiotics are the prebiotics.
PREBIOTICS are specialized plant fibers that act like fertilizers that stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut. These are often found in fruits and vegetables, and complex carbohydrates. These carbs aren’t digestible by your body, so they pass through the digestive system and are able to arrive at your large intestine in high amounts to fuel the probiotics.
PREBIOTIC FOODS: leeks, green onions, onions, garlic, sweet potatoes, oats, green bands, chickpeas, dates, coca, flaxseeds, cabbage, apples, grapefruit
PROBIOTIC FOODS: miso, yogurt, sourdough bread, kimchi and different cheeses like mozzarella, cheddar, and gouda cheese.
MY FAVORITE SUPPLEMENT: SEED
If you’re going to take a supplement, I personally recommend taking a prebiotic and probiotic combo! My favorite prebiotic/probiotic is seed. The seed capsule is vegan, gluten and dairy free, and free of preservatives! It’s not only great for your digestive health, but for your gut barrier integrity, gut immune function, cardiovascular health, and skin health!
Here is the link for 50% off your first order of SEED: refer.seed.com...
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE DIARRHEA:
You will want to add more fiber to your diet! But remember, you want insoluble fiber - which are usually derived from the outer skin of plants, think beans, nuts, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts. They do not dissolve well in water, which means that they bulk your stool!
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE CONSTIPATED:
You’ll want to consume more soluble fiber, because that produces more of a gel like substance to soften your stool and promote colon motility - so think like egg whites, chia seeds, oatmeal.
OUTLINE
00:00-00:55 Introduction
00:55-02:22 All about PRObiotics, roles/responsibilities
02:22-03:44 All about PREbiotics
03:44-04:12 Foods high in PREbiotics
04:12-05:00 Foods high in PRObiotics
05:00-06:20 My favorite supplement: SEED
06:20-08:05 What to do if you have diarrhea
08:05-09:32 What to do if you are constipated
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This video is not intended as professional advice. Be sure to seek the services of a professional if you are in need of them.

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Thanks so much for this. Very helpful!👍😘

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