Your gut health is very important. Your digestive tract absorbs the nutrients from the food you eat and removes waste. When it is not working properly, you may experience the following stomach problems: bloating, cramping, gas, diarrhea, or constipation - or some kind of twisted combination of them.
If you have heartburn, Crohn’s disease or irritable bowel syndrome, or some other digestive conditions, you are at a higher risk of experiencing digestive problems.
Even if you are healthy, if you are not eating a proper diet, you can also experience digestive problems. When your digestive system is healthy, you will feel better. There are certain foods that you can eat to improve your digestive health.
For your colon to work at its full potential, you need about 25 grams of fiber every day. Whole grains are full of fiber and omega-3s. White pasta and bread are full of refined carbohydrates, and while you can still eat them, whole grains like brown rice and wheat pasta are better for you. When the bacteria in your gut ferment the fiber, it creates short-chain fatty acids that help the cells in your colon work properly.
Some whole grains that you can eat are:
Dark leafy greens can help your body in many ways. The greens contain a lot of fiber along with vitamins A, C, and K. For your digestive tract to function properly, it needs a lot of the healthy bacteria in your colon. When you eat a high-fiber diet with dark leafy greens, it helps the good bacteria grow.
Some dark leafy greens that you can add to your diet are:
Yogurt is good for your gut. Yogurt is fermented milk and contains probiotics. Probiotics are good bacteria that already exist in your digestive tract. The bacteria help keep your gut healthy and aids in digestion. You don’t have to eat foods high in probiotics because the bacteria is already in your body, but it helps. If you are having digestive issues like constipation and bloating, eating yogurt may help but make sure that it contains probiotics. Some yogurts don’t, so check the label.
A diet high in fruit and vegetables can help your digestive system. Some fruit can help promote the growth of good bacteria in your gut. Most fruit is high in fiber, which can help with constipation. If you experience a lot of gas, eat fruit that is low in fructose.
Fruits high in fructose:
Fruits low in fructose:
Tempeh is a food you may not have heard of, but it is good for your gut. When soybeans are fermented, you get tempeh. During the fermentation process, yeast and bacteria break the sugar down. When soybeans are fermented, the phytic acid is broken down, which allows nutrients to be absorbed. Tempeh is good for your gut because it contains probiotics that line your digestive tract keeping harmful bacteria out. If you have IBS or bloating, probiotics can help ease your symptoms.
Good gut health is important for your overall health. The healthier your gut, the better you will feel. Having digestive problems can change the way you conduct your daily life and can be uncomfortable. The above foods can help ease your symptoms.
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