“Prebiotic foods form the foundation of a psychobiotic diet – a vegetable and fibre rich one that’s good for your brain, keeps your mood up and anxiety levels at bay.
“They act as the ‘fertiliser’ for the good bacteria and encourage them to proliferate and, in time, counter the effects of more harmful bacteria.
“Leeks, onions and garlic are all prebiotics.”
Dr Mosley added: “Fermented foods like kefir, miso paste, kombucha and sauerkraut all help strengthen the good bacteria in the gut, while fruit, vegetables and whole foods rich in fibre feed the gut microbiome, and allow it to thrive.”
source: express.co.uk