Focus on whole, fiber-rich foods and limit the number of processed foods you consume. Half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables while the other half of your plate should be split between proteins and complex carbs, like whole grains. Lentils and beans are great sources of are great sources of fiber too.
Yes! Prebiotics and probiotics are very important for gut health as they feed and replace the good bacteria in your gut. Foods with probiotics contain live bacteria. These are often fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, sourdough bread, kombucha and pickled vegetables. These foods promote the good bacteria that help keep your microbiome in balance. Prebiotics deliver good bacteria to your intestines. High fiber helps to feed the good bacteria that is already existing in your gut. These foods include asparagus, bananas, garlic, leeks, oats, apples and avocados.
Having good gut health helps ensure your digestive system works properly and helps you avoid common uncomfortable gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms like heart burn, gas, constipation and diarrhea. In fact, it can also help lower your risk for colorectal cancer and other GI-related diseases like gastritis, inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome.
