10 Science-Backed Gut Health Habits: From Plant Fiber to Social Meals
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This episode discusses ten science-backed habits to improve gut health, focusing on dietary choices and lifestyle practices.
Eat the Rainbow of Plant Fibers Aim for at least 30 different plant foods each week. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes and whole grains all supply unique fibers that feed diverse gut microbes. Add sliced radishes to salads, snack on pistachios, stir raw grated kohlrabi into slaws and rotate beans from chickpeas to black lentils. Boost Resistant Starch Cooked-and-cooled rice, potatoes or pasta develop resistant starch that reaches your colon and fuels beneficial bacteria. Try a chilled potato salad tossed with olive oil, chopped herbs and lemon juice. Start with small portions to give your system time to adapt. Sip Polyphenol-Rich Teas Green, black and oolong teas deliver plant compounds that bacteria convert into anti-inflammatory metabolites. Replace one cup of coffee with tea or brew a pitcher and enjoy it warm or iced throughout the day. Spice Up with Ginger and Turmeric These roots contain bioactive compounds that support gut lining integrity and help modulate immune responses. Add fresh ginger to morning porridge and stir turmeric into rice dishes. Pair with a pinch of black pepper to enhance turmeric’s absorption. Practice Diaphragmatic Breathing Deep, slow breaths…
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