In our gut meaning digestive track, there are bacteria some of which are good and some of which are bad. Because of the presence of microorganisms in our intestine, it plays an important role in how we feel.
It is the home for our immune system. We need to maintain a balance of good bacteria for proper digestion and overall health.
You can improve your gut micro biome by following these easiest and effective approaches. So start doing it today only.
1. Eating healthy fats – You all will be surprising that how fat is gonna help in maintain healthy gut flora right? Healthy fats are important to a balanced diet. They help in everything from your brain to heart to joints. It provides lubrication to the nerves. How you can incorporate healthy fats in your diet?
• Change your oils frequently like from olive oil to coconut oil to rice bran oil to someone else.
• Other form of fats can be added to the diet such as avocado, almonds, walnuts, salmon, fish oils if you are a non vegetarian eater.
• Omega -3 supplements can also be taken to improve the gut flora.
2. Cut down on sugars and its products – One of the biggest enemies to gut flora is sugar. And in our modern era we eat a lot of sugar and starchy things due to which it drastically impact our gut.
One of the first things we can do is slowly cut down our sugar and refined products such as pastries, refined flour, bakery biscuits, processed foods and so on. It seems a little harder to do it and takes a longer time to get in a habit of this.
3. Eat lean proteins - Proteins are the important part of a balanced diet. Our Indian diet lacks in protein intake and thus suffers from various issues such as hair loss, anaemia, skin issues, nails, gut problems and so on. So how we can incorporate the good proteins in our diet by including eggs, salmon, pulses, milk and its products, beans, pulses and legumes.
Having protein is the best method to maintain a gut balance, Lactobacillus or Bifidobacteria, which help to remove (get rid of) the bad microbe, like yeast and parasites.
4. The more the fibre, better is the gut - Fiber supports your gut and the microbes in your intestine love fiber. You can include fiber in the diet by adding more of colorful vegetables and fruits. One more way to add healthy fibers into your diet is to add fermented foods. Fermented food contains a nice amount of fiber and probiotics in them help your gut to be healthy and balanced. It should be one of the main changes you make in your diet as it is so essential in the production of the good gut micro flora. One should have 35-40 grams of fiber daily.
Hope this article will be beneficial for you and will be making aware that how important is the gut for our health. Don’t neglect your stomach pain just by saying a gas or bloating. Do understand the need of your gut and make smarter choices for it. Now I am sure you will be able to take steps in improving your gut health.
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