Gut Health 101: Fiber, Fermented Foods, and Diversity
Your gut microbiome responds to what you eat within days. Fiber and fermented foods are the two levers most people can pull.
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Gut bacteria help digest fiber, train the immune system, and may influence mood and weight. Diversity of plant foods is one of the strongest predictors of a healthy microbiome.
Weekly gut-friendly habits
- Eat 30 different plant foods per week if you can — herbs and spices count
- Include yogurt, kefir, or sauerkraut if tolerated
- Add beans to soups and salads
- Limit unnecessary antibiotics and ultra-processed emulsifiers when possible
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Sources
- The Microbiome — Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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