So NF panels are of limited use in planning
prebiotic fiber intake; hence, this page (and others similar to it around the web).
The concern with ketogenic diets is merely dialing down net carbs to 20g / day or less, without a deliberate effort to keep
prebiotic fiber intake near 20, may have long - term consequences that could be avoided.
This same topic is also being discussed on the Wheat Belly blog, and I had a response there that gets into the challenge for maintaining adequate
prebiotic fiber intake while remaining in ketosis.
Not exact matches
Other strategies for supporting the microbiome include the
intake of
prebiotics, a form of dietary
fiber that acts as fertilizer for good bacteria and probiotics, live active bacteria that can assist in restoring the balance of beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract (particularly in fertile environments).
It's also helpful to increase
fiber intake, as it's a
prebiotic.
By consuming the
fiber found in this tasty fruit, you also increase your
intake of
prebiotics, which help probiotics flourish inside your intestines.
Americans can increase their
fiber intake, by replacing non-
fiber foods (soda, sugar, dairy, meat, eggs) with
fiber rich
prebiotic and probiotic foods like artichokes, blueberries, cooked and cooled starches (beans, millet, sweet potatoes..)
While many of the problems that develop with prolonged ketosis may be addressed simply by minding
intake of
prebiotic fibers, not all are, such as selenium deficiency and stunted growth.