Good Gut Foods
Image sourced from Pexels.
Facts collated from Google.
Kimchi/ Sauerkraut - Fermented cabbage, loaded with probiotics - Great as a side dish or stirred into stir-fries and rice.
Yoghurt - Live cultures that support a strong digestive system.
Ginger - Anti - Inflammatory that soothes the gut, perfect in tea or stir-fries.
Asparagus - High in probiotic fibre.
Miso - Fermented soybean paste that promotes a healthy gut, great used as a marinade or in soup.
Garlic - Antimicrobial agent, supports growth of good bacteria.
Bananas - best eaten on the greener side - They contain a type of soluble fiber called inulin, a prebiotic that helps feed the good bacteria in the gut.
Lentils - They are a resistant starch which is a type of carbohydrate that ferments in the large intestines and acts like a prebiotic to feed the good bacteria in the gut.
Berries - High in Vitamin C they contain disease-fighting properties like antioxidants which help reduce inflammation in the gut.
Pears - High in Vitamin C and K - they contain insoluble and soluble fiber which are vital for digestion.
Tempeh - This fermented soybean product is rich in plant-protein, as well as both probiotics and prebiotics
Leafy Greens - Loaded with fiber to feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut while maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and versatile to cook with.