Author: Erin Elizabeth

There’s a new food fad that’s starting to grab people’s attention: sweet potato toast (I’m excited to be posting this story around the breakfast hour)! While this technique is “new” its really just an updated version of how we already cook these sweet little darlings… You toast them, but… In. A. Toaster! Blogger Kelsey of Little Bits Of woke up one morning, apparently craving avocado toast (and who can blame her?) but she found that she was out of bread. However, instead of letting that stop her from the sweet satisfaction of a delicious breakfast realized, she sliced up...

Prebiotics are types of dietary fiber that feed the friendly bacteria in your gut. This helps the gut bacteria produce nutrients for your colon cells and leads to a healthier digestive system. Some of these nutrients include short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, acetate and propionate. These fatty acids can also be absorbed into the bloodstream and improve metabolic health. However, prebiotics should not be confused withprobiotics. For more, read this article that explains the differences. Here are 19 healthy prebiotic foods. 1. Chicory Root Chicory root is popular for its coffee-like flavor. It’s also a great source of prebiotics....