How to Use inulin in a Sentence
inulin
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The amount of inulin that’s tolerated seems to vary from person to person.
—Christy Brissette, Washington Post, 12 June 2019
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Very high fiber breads are often fortified with a type of fiber known as inulin or chicory root fiber.
—Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2018
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Other high-fiber foods that pack lots of inulin include asparagus and most leafy greens.
—Lisa Lillien, Redbook, 18 Apr. 2014
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The study also found that inulin improved gut microbiota, which can aid in weight loss.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023
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But inulin is an enormous molecule, and yeasts prefer to feast on dainty morsels.
—Ali Bouzari, SFChronicle.com, 30 Dec. 2019
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Since inulin is a soluble fiber that holds water, it can be used as a low-calorie option to replace fat in certain recipes.
—Adele Jackson-Gibson, Good Housekeeping, 3 Feb. 2020
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One of the most prevalent fiber-boosting ingredients is inulin.
—Christy Brissette, Washington Post, 12 June 2019
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Blue agaves amass fat caches of inulin but are unlike other species that guard those riches with tough fibers and harsh-smelling chemical deterrents.
—Ali Bouzari, SFChronicle.com, 30 Dec. 2019
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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
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Look out for chicory root, inulin, chicory root fiber, chicory root extract, or oligofructose on the ingredients label, per the FDA.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 24 Sep. 2019
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Our bodies are less equipped to break down inulin, so eating raw Jerusalem artichokes, or eating too many of them, can cause gastrointestinal distress.
—Theresa MacHemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2020
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Some of these ingredients include a mix of land and sea greens, fruits, green tea for an antioxidant blend, and black pepper and inulin to help with absorption and digestion.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 29 Dec. 2023
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Dandelion root contains inulin, which is a dietary fiber, and prebiotics, while chamomile and peppermint can help relax the intestines and keeps things moving.
—Emilia Benton, Women's Health, 11 Aug. 2023
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Some of the top fiber supplements include psyllium husk, glucomannan, oat bran, and inulin.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2022
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Each serving provides all of the natural benefits of probiotics, spinach leaf extract, and inulin.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Nov. 2022
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Also known as sunchokes, these root vegetables are high in inulin, a prebiotic that promotes good bacteria in your body.
—Lisa Lillien, Redbook, 18 Apr. 2014
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The root is an inulin-rich prebiotic and also contains fibers pectin, cellulose, and hemicellulose that have been found to help lower cholesterol. 30.
—Women's Health, 5 Apr. 2023
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The RepHresh Probiotic, which contains 50 billion live cultures from 12 different species, has both the prebiotic inulin and the prebiotics in it.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022
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Unlike potatoes, that are rich in starch, Jerusalem artichokes are full of another carbohydrate called inulin.
—Theresa MacHemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2020
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Quaker Chewy 25% Less Sugar chocolate chip granola bars, for instance, are sweetened with inulin, which is made from plants, and polydextrose, a complex carbohydrate made from glucose.
—Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
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These cheese and liver flavored bites are made with a blend of prebiotic inulin, probiotics, and other natural ingredients.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Nov. 2022
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The food science writer Harold McGee says that, like onions, shallots contain the fructose polymer inulin, a polysaccharide that breaks down into multiple simple sugars when heated, increasing the overall sweetness.
—New York Times, 23 May 2022
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Examples of these ingredients include (but aren’t limited to) soy protein isolate, high fructose corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate, gluten, maltodextrin, inulin, and gums.
—Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 5 Aug. 2019
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Other popular synthetic fibers, like inulin, fructooligosaccharides, and wheat dextrin do not have a significant cholesterol-lowering benefit, unless given at very high doses.5 Does fiber help with weight loss?
—Casey Seidan, Ms, Rdn, Cdn, Health, 27 June 2023
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Even healthy-sounding cereals can contain natural sweeteners such as chicory root or inulin, ingredients that can trigger gas and residual bloating.
—Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan, 6 Aug. 2015
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Artichokes also contain protein and gut-health-boosting prebiotic inulin.
—Good Housekeeping, 9 Jan. 2023
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Enter these prebiotic sodas, which combine prebiotic ingredients—sources often include a fiber called inulin from agave, cassava root, and Jerusalem artichokes, as well as cranberry extract—with apple cider vinegar.
—Karen Asp, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2023
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Naked Gut contains seven natural ingredients that support optimal gut function, including prebiotic fibers, probiotics, glutamine, and inulin.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2022
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