How To Stay Young: The Magic of Inulin

The Benefits Of Inulin

Inulin offers a wide range of health advantages:

1. Angela Rippon mentioned that it plays a role in contributing towards the metabolism of fat
2. Inulin is a prebiotic, meaning harbours good bacteria in your gut
3. It also stimulates the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria.

Sources of Inulin

As inulin is a natural product, it can be found in many plant-based foods like:

• agave (syrup)
• artichokes
• agave
• leeks
• wild yams
• bananas
• garlic
• asparagus
• wheat
• onions

With its cream-like consistency, inulin functions as a fat substitute in food products like salad dressings and margarine. It’s also becoming a common replacement for some flour in certain baked goods such as cakes and biscuits, being a fantastic binding agent and it’s also now commonly recognised as a versatile fibre which can be used in smoothies to make them thicker and more filling!

However, getting enough inulin from food can be a challenge and so inulin supplementation can help. In her documentary, Angela uses an Inulin powder, which can be added to shakes, smoothies, or food!