Fruits with the most prebiotics, according to dietitians

A new TODAY.com report says fruits can be among the richest sources of prebiotics, compounds that feed beneficial gut microbes and support digestive and broader health functions. The article explains that prebiotics are a type of fiber that reaches the lower gut because the human body does not digest it, where it nourishes probiotics. It notes that supplements and prebiotic soda may be “easy fixes,” but emphasizes that whole foods can offer additional nutrients and interactions. Citing the American Society for Nutrition, it lists top prebiotic-rich foods as dandelion greens, Jerusalem artichokes, garlic, leeks and onions, and then highlights fruits as an alternative source. The piece describes unripe bananas as higher in resistant starch, apples and pears as rich in pectin (about 30% of apple fiber), and mentions blueberries as another option.