"It seems everyone's talking about looking after their microbiome - the trillions of tiny organisms living in our digestive system which influence everything from digestion and immunity to mood and sleep. Gut health is all about having the right mix of bacteria and enough fibre-rich food to keep everything moving and your body feeling its best. The key to keeping the microbes happy is feeding them the right food and it's easier than you think to maintain a healthy gut."
"Instead of reaching for pricey probiotic shots or snacks, I recommend making these five easy food swaps to give your gut a boost. Swap crisps for popcorn. Popcorn is a wholegrain so it's packed with fibre that feeds the good bacteria in your gut and it's also lighter and far less processed than a bag of crisps. Swap sweets for dried fruit."
The gut microbiome comprises trillions of microorganisms that influence digestion, immunity, mood and sleep. Gut health depends on a balanced mix of bacteria and sufficient fibre-rich foods to maintain digestion and overall wellbeing. Feeding microbes appropriate substrates sustains their diversity and function. Practical swaps improve fibre and reduce processing: replace crisps with popcorn for wholegrain fibre; swap sweets for dried fruit to add fibre, vitamins and natural sugars; add lentils or chickpeas to sauces for prebiotic fibre and plant protein; choose plain nuts over flavoured ones to avoid excess salt and sugar; replace ice cream with frozen berries and kefir for antioxidants and live cultures. Many other foods also support gut health.
Read at www.bbc.com
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