Inulin does not give glucose to fall,
and thereby reduces the feeling of hunger.
Inulin is used by some plants as a means of storing energy,
usually in roots or rhizomes.
Inulin is used by some plants as a way to store energy
and is mostly found in roots or rhizomes.
This type of artichoke is about 76 percent Inulin- making them one of the foods highest in this prebiotic fiber.
It scores well on the glycemic index list, at 35, which researchers
believe is due to the small amount of soluble fiber(Inulin) present.
(As it turns out,
the green chokes you see in the spring will also provide you with Inulin as well- just not as much.).
Asparagus is a good source of Inulin, a prebiotic fiber that feeds the good bacteria in your gut,
allowing them to bolster your immune system.