How Eating Probiotic-Rich Can Protect You From Heart Disease - Huffington Post
23 May 2012, 6:58 pm
Dig Dis Sci. 2004; 49: 579 - 589. 20. A. Mazur, et al. inulin attenuates atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice. Br J Nutr. 2006; 96: 840 - 844. For more by Donna Gates, click here.

PSCPets Brand Introduces New Probiotic Soft Chews for Dogs - YAHOO!
22 May 2012, 10:31 am
The PSCPets Probiotic Soft Chews contain a special blend of beneficial bacteria along with inulin, a prebiotic, which helps maintain a healthy appetite and overall healthy digestive system in all breeds of dogs. These Probiotic Soft Chews are suggested to ...

MonaVie Enhances RVL Premier Weight Solution Products - YAHOO!
22 May 2012, 6:57 am
Improved Fiber—resulting from a new blend of inulin and flaxseed that supports digestive function. MONAVIE RVL HDH PRO 10 PROTEIN BAR PROVIDES MAXIMUM PROTEIN ABSORPTION The HDH Pro 10 Protein Bar is being added to the RVL product mix to provide maximum ...

Perennial vegetables: a treat for tastebuds - Daily Telegraph
21 May 2012, 12:31 am
They are juicy and sweet, with a fruity taste. As with Jerusalem artichokes, yacón tubers contain inulin and so promote extreme biliousness, but – again as with Jerusalem artichokes – your body adapts with regular consumption. Another rather “windy ...

Crop of the Week: Chicory - Yuma Daily Sun
20 May 2012, 12:11 am
It is reported to help cleanse the blood and improve the health of your liver. Chicory contains inulin, which may help humans with weight loss, constipation, improving bowel function and general health. Chicory helps the body to better absorb ...

Jerusalem Artichoke Delight - Shawnee News-Star
16 May 2012, 5:34 pm
They become mushy when cooked as a potato substitute. The carbohydrate source is not starch like in potato, but is inulin. Look on the package of fiber supplements (in fruit flavors) to find inulin as the fiber source. Tah dah. This carb cannot ...

The Best Of Spring's Super Greens - Huffington Post
14 May 2012, 7:23 pm
The artichoke is an excellent source of inulin, a prebiotic that promotes beneficial bacteria in the gut and aids in digestion. It's also rich in fiber, antioxidants, potassium and magnesium, which helps keep the heart and other muscles in good shape.

Sunchokes: Roots to eat, flowers to enjoy - Adirondack Daily Enterprise
9 May 2012, 11:11 pm
Low in calories and sodium, fat and cholesterol free, sunchokes are recommended for those with Type 2 diabetes because they contain inulin, a carbohydrate that breaks down slowly into fructose rather than glucose, and thus does not cause blood sugar to ...

National Asparagus Month - Marshall Independent
8 May 2012, 11:48 pm
Asparagus also contains significant amounts of the nutrient inulin, which is referred to as a "prebiotic." inulin bypasses the first segments of digestion and arrives at the large intestine undigested. Because of this, it is an ideal food source for ...