Happy Gut, Happy Life Lecture for VSH in Maui

Hi Everyone,

I just returned from my trip to Maui for my Vegetarian Society of Hawaii Lecture…  Someone in the audience asked that I post a list of the foods that I mentioned that are prebiotics and probiotics.  Someone asked about mushrooms at the lecture, and I am including them in my prebiotic list!  I am posting the foods and mentioned and more!

Prebiotic Sources

raw bananas

raw onions

raw garlic

oats

wheat bran

seaweed

jerusalem artichoke

konjac root

chicory root

honey (which vegans do not consume)

raw asparagus

raw jicama

leeks

acacia gum

legumes

artichokes

unpasteurized apple cider vinegar

dandelion greens/root

shitake, miyake, reishi musrooms

brewer’s yeast

rice

white beans, black beans, garbanzo beans

chocolate

spinach

blueberries

apples

chia seeds

flax seeds

Probiotic Sources

kombucha

kefir

yogurt

kimchi

sauerkraut

pickes

olives

miso

natto

tempeh

Injera

Idlis

green peas

sourdough bread

beet kvass

vegan fermented nut cheese

This is by no means a complete list ! There are many probiotics and probiotics, but this should give you a start!  Speaking of which…we went to a new completely vegan restaurant in Maui (the only completely vegan restaurant, or shall we say the first?).  It is called a’a Roots.  We loved it!  They offer a lot of probiotics in their fridges:

Kim Chi among other probiotic goodies. They even sell kimchi shots!
Probiotic Goodies including coconut kefir
Menu on the top with buddah bowls, fruit bowls, wraps, smoothies…yummy!
Stylish refurbished furniture
Lover’s nook
My husband had the Naked Burrito Bowl with Maui Tempeh!
I had the Naked Summer Roll Bowl

You have to check this place out!

 

 

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