How to Use prebiotic in a Sentence

prebiotic

1 of 2 adjective
  • Shea butter and the prebiotic oats the brand is known for get hands baby-smooth.
    — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2023
  • What makes this lotion stand out is its unique prebiotic oat complex.
    — Lindsay Modglin, Health, 13 Feb. 2023
  • The prebiotic soda brand stays in line with his healthy lifestyle and values.
    — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 1 Apr. 2022
  • What are the most popular prebiotic sodas at the store right now?
    — Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
  • Many prebiotic drinks can have anywhere from 2 to 9 grams per can, so be sure to check the label.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Yet in terms of promoting gut health, prebiotic sodas fall flat.
    — Karen Asp, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2023
  • Some types of fiber, called prebiotic fiber, are food for the organisms that live in the gut microbiome.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Top it off with a bit of seltzer or prebiotic soda (think Poppi or Olipop).
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2023
  • This hydrating prebiotic mist can be used throughout the day for a refresh.
    — Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 8 June 2021
  • Bitter greens contain prebiotic fibers, which are food for the healthy bacteria in your gut.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Put on these gloves for 10 minutes, and your hands will be coated in shea butter and prebiotic oat.
    — Alicia Kortendick, cleveland, 19 Mar. 2020
  • The oats, banana, asparagus or beans bring the prebiotic fiber.
    — Ryan Brennan may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
  • It’s then milled into flour higher in prebiotic fiber and lower in carbs that adds nutrition to your loaves of bread and baked goods.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2021
  • This line of balanced nutritional shakes are made with prebiotic fiber to support gut health.
    — Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022
  • In the prebiotic space, Olipop's sodas are packed with nine grams of prebiotic fiber per can.
    — Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The liquid went from an apple cider vinegar drink to a prebiotic soda, and the packaging changed from glass to cans.
    — Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Even coffee has been roped in, as one video of a creator scooping prebiotic fiber powder into her morning cup shows.
    — Caroline Tien, SELF, 18 Nov. 2025
  • What's more, each serving includes a dose of prebiotic fiber in the form of inulin from chicory root to help feed the microbiome.
    — Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-Cpt, Good Housekeeping, 13 July 2022
  • To strengthen the immune system feed the gut the prebiotic fibers that nourish the good bacteria.
    — Sheah Rarback, miamiherald, 5 Mar. 2018
  • Instead, the helpful organisms in the microbiome break down prebiotic fiber and use it as food.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Take care to put sparkling grape juice, non-alcoholic mixers, or prebiotic sodas on your shopping list for the party.
    — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
  • The ice cream’s secret weapons are stevia and prebiotic fiber (which replace the sugar and fat of typical ice cream) and … air.
    — Heather Schwedel, Slate Magazine, 13 Aug. 2017
  • Many probiotic and prebiotic foods are already part of a healthy diet.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
  • Sourdough is also rich in prebiotic fibers and resistant starch, says Zinn.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
  • Chicory root coffee contains small amounts of a prebiotic compound called inulin.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Plus, it's made with the brand's s6 pro complex, which is a blend of prebiotic and probiotic extracts to help your skin feel smooth.
    — Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Think macaroni and cheese, pizza bites, prebiotic soda, and more.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2022
  • This lightweight gel uses a prebiotic triple oat complex to restore and renew skin’s moisture.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 June 2022
  • When kefir was combined with prebiotic fiber, researchers observed a stronger effect.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Some soluble fibers belong to a subgroup called fermentable, or prebiotic, fibers.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025

prebiotic

2 of 2 noun
  • The fiber found in the berry acts as a prebiotic.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The fiber and prebiotics in the sweet potato are great for your gut.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Some types of fiber contain prebiotics.
    — Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 25 June 2026
  • What’s the best prebiotic to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Creamed onions provide 51 mg of prebiotics per gram.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026
  • High-fiber foods like beans, lentils, and whole grains serve as prebiotics for pennies per serving.
    — Sara Braun, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Dec. 2025
  • This is where probiotics and prebiotics may help.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
  • There’s no question whether probiotics and prebiotics on their own are good for you.
    — Anthea Levi, Health.com, 2 May 2018
  • Fiber is a prebiotic for the bacteria in your gut.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Good sources of prebiotics include most fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds.
    — Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The fiber acts as a prebiotic, a substance that feeds healthy bacteria in the gut.
    — Ashleigh Spitza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2018
  • Its crunchy seeds act as natural prebiotics.
    — Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
  • That’s where probiotics and prebiotics come in.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
  • New research has identified the five foods with the highest amount of prebiotics.
    — Korin Miller, Health, 22 July 2023
  • Some fiber supplements are prebiotics, while others are not.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Prebiotics are like the fuel, preparing your gut so the probiotics can do their thing.
    — Anya Tchoupakov, Bon Appetit, 10 July 2017
  • Digestive health Sea moss contains fiber and prebiotics, both of which promote good gut health.
    — Vogue, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Some raw honeys contain prebiotics, which can help improve gut health and energize you.
    — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2025
  • The prebiotics found in sea moss serve as food for the gut microbiome, a key player in overall digestive health.
    — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023
  • Wildwonder is one of the only brands making drinks with both prebiotics and probiotics in them.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
  • The fiber acts as a prebiotic, helping feed the good bacteria already living in your gut.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Figs also have prebiotics that feed probiotics.
    — Cynthia Sass, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The recipes also contain whole grains for energy, as well as prebiotics to aid digestion.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 July 2023
  • Sourdough, which has its own microbiome, is another great source of prebiotics.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
  • Garlic contains the fiber inulin, a prebiotic, which is known to boost good gut bacteria.
    — Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 18 July 2022
  • Here are five easy synbiotic recipes that combine prebiotics and probiotics in the same meal.
    — Ryan Brennan may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
  • Inulin, which is a gut-promoting prebiotic, is in coconut flour.
    — By Sheah Rarback, miamiherald, 12 June 2017
  • When thinking of gut-friendly foods, keep in mind both prebiotic and probiotic foods.
    — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 2 May 2018
  • Better yet, the biscuits support the gut with prebiotics and whole grains delivering nine grams of fiber per serving.
    — Anna Haines, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • These alliums contain extremely high amounts of prebiotics, which are what the good guys in our gut, the probiotics, feed on.
    — Amber Rose, Bon Appetit, 25 Oct. 2017

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