Functional Foods Flashcards
What do Probiotics contain:
Contain ‘good’ bacteria
Functional foods:
Marketed as having health benefits beyond basic nutrition
What are probiotics:
Live bacteria
Probiotics are added to foods such as:
Yogurt
Soya Milk
Dietary supplements
Probiotics are meant to help:
Keep your digestive system healthy
Keep your immune system strong
Prebiotics:
Promote the growth of ‘good’ bacteria
What are prebiotics:
Prebiotics are carbohydrates that we can’t digest
Prebiotics are found naturally in foods such as:
Leeks
Onions
Oats
Prebiotics are good to:
Help promote growth of ‘good’ bacteria in the gut
Improve the health of digestive system
Strengthen immune system
What do Plant Stanol Esters do:
Reduces cholesterol
What are Plant Stanol Esters:
Chemicals that can lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease
Where are Plant Stanol Esters found:
Occur naturally in plants, but in very small quantities
How are Stanols produced:
Commercially by using bacteria to convert sterols into stanols
