If you are interested in eating for optimal gut health, you may already be familiar with the fundamentals. To ensure that you are consuming an adequate amount of foods that are high in fiber, you incorporate greens and cruciferous vegetables into your meals. But even if you know the basics, you may miss some tasty and gut-healthy items.
Dr. Pratima Dibba, a board-certified gastroenterologist working with Medical Offices of Manhattan and a contributor to Labfinder, says that prebiotic and probiotic foods are also beneficial for gut health, sharing, “Foods containing prebiotics and probiotics include fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, yogurt, and kefir.”
While further research on prebiotics and probiotics is necessary, she asserts their potential benefits for gastrointestinal issues and other conditions. Several types of cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease are among the numerous ailments linked to an unhealthy diet that lacks probiotic items, according to scientific studies. Read the article
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