Five Foods to maintain a healthy Gut

Hey Kiara, 

What’s up! It’s been a long time since I posted a question here. I hope things are going fine on your end? So, Kiara, I read your blog on Self Care approach towards Eating, and I thought you would be able to help me out on this. Actually, I have not been at my best for a few days, and I have realized that my gut is out of whack! 

It would be really helpful if you could help me with some suggestions for maintaining a healthy gut! 

I will be waiting for your response. 

Love, Max 

Hi, Max

Yes, everything is going well on this side! But it seems things are not too good on your end. I would be very happy if my blog helps you with your gut health. When it comes to your gut health, there are many ways it can impact your overall health. The enormous communities of bacteria in our digestive tract are proven to improve the overall well-being of a person. So, here are some of my suggestions on what you should eat to maintain a healthy gut! 

Bananas:

The high fiber content of bananas makes them the right fruit for a healthy gut. They are full of a soluble fiber named pectin that leaves your gut with a soothing effect. 

Avocados:

A study in the Journal of Nutrition has shown that adults consuming an avocado in a single meal every day for about twelve weeks had a larger amount of gut microbes s compared to those who didn’t. These microbes are capable of breaking down dietary fiber to produce health-promoting compounds. This creamy fruit has also been shown to have reduced the levels of certain bile acids that are harmful to your gut health. 

Black beans:

Your black beans are full of dietary fibers that can feed a whole lot of the good bacteria in your digestive tract. Studies have shown that black beans are rich in a particular fiber called galactooligosaccharides that helps produce a larger amount of good bacteria in our guts and their production of butyrate – short-chain fatty acids. These acids help improve and maintain the health of your gut and other organs by lowering inflammation. 

Salmon:

Fishes like Salmon and Sardines are known to have a high content of omega-3 fatty acids that are super healthy for our body. It helps with the better functioning of the heart and brain. But the fatty acids in salmon also have a prebiotic function in our guts. Studies have shown people consuming higher omega-3 acids for about six weeks have a higher count of desirable bacteria in their gut. 

Dark chocolates:

Here is good news for all the dark chocolate lovers! You might be aware of its positive punch for your health, but here let us thank the good bacteria that live in our guts! Studies have shown that the microbes living towards the end of our digestive tract ferment on the fiber and antioxidants in cocoa. It also reduces inflammation in your guts. So, worry not and keep munching on these superfoods! 

I hope you found these suggestions helpful. And Max, I really hope you are able to maintain a healthy gut with these foods. Thanks for reading! 🙂