Prebiotic Foods You Never Knew Were Good For Your Gut

Lisette Marie

21. Parsnips – The Sweet Root for a Happy Gut

Fresh root parsley. Photo Credit: Envato @DanielVincek

Parsnips, the often-overlooked cousin of carrots, are a deliciously sweet and earthy root vegetable that packs a prebiotic punch. Rich in fiber and antioxidants, parsnips support healthy digestion while feeding beneficial gut bacteria. Roast them for a caramelized, nutty flavor, mash them as a gut-friendly alternative to potatoes, or spiralize them into noodles for a fiber-rich pasta replacement. Adding parsnips to your diet is a delicious way to promote a healthier gut.

22. Celery Root (Celeriac) – A Gut-Friendly Alternative to Potatoes

Woman showing cubed celeriac and whole celeriac root. Photo Credit: Envato @Jannissimo

Celery root, or celeriac, may not win any beauty contests, but its benefits for gut health are impressive. This root vegetable is packed with fiber, including prebiotic compounds that nourish gut bacteria. Its mild, slightly nutty flavor makes it a great low-carb alternative to potatoes, perfect for mashing, roasting, or blending into soups. With added benefits like vitamins C and K, celery root is a gut-friendly vegetable that deserves more attention in the kitchen.

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21. Parsnips – The Sweet Root for a Happy Gut

22. Celery Root (Celeriac) – A Gut-Friendly Alternative to Potatoes

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