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Prebiotics are a form of dietary fiber that feed the “friendly” bacteria in the gut. Since the body doesn’t digest these plant fibers, they travel to the lower digestive tract to be a food source for the healthy bacteria in the gut. Incorporating prebiotics in your child’s daily diet may help promote helpful bacteria in his gut, boost his/her immune system, and maintain a healthy digestive system.

These foods are good source of prebiotics:

1. Chicory Root
2. Jerusalem Artichoke
3. Dandelion Greens
4. Garlic
5. Leek
6. Onion
7. Asparagus
8. Wheat bran
9. Barley
10. Banana
11. Oats
12. Apple
13. Cocoa
14. Adapted milk enriched with prebiotics

Dr.Layal Safadieh

General Pediatric and Pediatric Neurology

^{Ref: Effects of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics on Human Health. Nutrients 2017, 9(9), 1021; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu9091021}