Our gut plays several important roles in our body and one of them is immunity. It consists of several good bacteria which help in the proper breakdown of the consumed food as well as absorbing many nutrients from them. But, nowadays when we consume food rich in fats, sugars, refined grains, the environment of our gut is disturbed as a result we often feel lethargy, gas, indigestion, nutrient deficiency due to intestinal malabsorption.
What to do?
- Consume foods rich in probiotics. This is the first and best solution for all gut issues.
Probiotics increase the population of good bacteria in our gut, provides soothing effect and also plays a major role in maintaining immunity.
2. Consume foods rich in dietary fibre. They add bulk to stool which prevents constipation and digestion related issues.
Dietary fibre prevents constipation, which is one of the most common gastrointestinal issue and root cause of all the digestive problems.
It also improves digestion and overall health
It acts as a prebiotic ( food for probiotics) which help the good bacteria in our gut to grow and maintain optimal environment.
Foods to be consumed :
- Fibre rich foods: Fruits, Vegetables (green leafy), salad, whole grains (millets,whole wheat, brown rice,oats etc)
- Probiotics: Yogurt, Curd (dahi), Kanji, Buttermilk, Fermented foods (idli, dosa, pickles), Kimchi, Sauerkraut
Gut health can be maintained by limiting highly processed foods and increasing the consumption of minimally processed foods.
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