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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

Diet

Foods to Improve Gut Health

The well-being of the body is related to the wellbeing of the digestive system. Foods can help to improve the balance of the gut microbiota, the digestive processes, and general immunity.  

Introduction

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Ginger speeds up the movement of food within the intestines and as such assists in the process of digestion. It also helps to manage inflammation, nausea, and bloating, all of which help the stomach.  

1. Ginger  

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Kefir is a type of fermented slush, probiotic drink good for digestion and gut. This beverage brings good probiotic strains to the human gut more efficiently than yogurt.  

2. Kefir

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This probiotic food is made from fermented cabbage containing fiber and other vitamins and soluble residues. Sauerkraut helps you digest, helps alleviate the feeling of bloating, and helps maintain the gut microbiome health.  

3. Sauerkraut

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Yogurt is a top source of probiotics which helps maintain the gut and colon in balance. Try the unsweetened yogurt to reap the full benefits so that you aid in digestion and lessen the inflammation.  

4. Yogurt  

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The antiobiotic garlic contains substantive amounts of prebiotics that encourage helpful gut flora. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory functions work to regulate the proliferation of undesired microorganisms along the digestive tract.  

5. Garlic

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Bananas are good sources of prebiotics which have function of feeding the beneficial bacteria in the intestine. They also support healthy bowel movement and reducing bloating.

6. Bananas 

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They are rich in fiber which ultimately helps in regulating digestion and also supports the growth of healthy gut bacteria. 

7. Chia Seeds

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Including these foods in your diet can help in supporting healthy gut, improvement in digestion and also immunity. Healthy gut leads to betterment of your health. 

Conclusion

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