Veghead Speaks

Robin talks about the importance of prebiotics and probiotics in creating a healthy microbiome.  She offers 7 lifestyle tips that will help you build a healthy microbiome and contribute to reducing your risk of developing chronic diet related diseases.  While Robin believes everyone should choose for themselves whether they want to take probiotic supplements, she encourages everyone to eat more dietary fibers (whole grains, legumes, fruits and veggies) since the average American eats ~16 grams of fiber daily and the recommended amount is ~40 grams.  Below is some research supporting this discussion about Prebiotics and Probiotics.   1. Conlon MA, Bird AR. The impact of diet and lifestyle on gut microbiota and human health. Nutrients. 2015;7:17-44. 2. Jeffery IB, O’Toole PW. Diet-microbiota interactions and their implications for healthy living. Nutrients. 2013;5:234-252. 3. Requena T, Cotter P, Shahar DR, et al. Interactions between gut microbiota, food and the obese host. Trends Food S