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Leena Mahtani
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Nov 21, 2024 9:15:41 AM
Most of us focus on protein and vitamins, but fiber diversity is key to #GutHealth. Your microbiome thrives on different types of #Fiber found in various plant foods.
Think of your gut as a garden - as biodiversity makes gardens flourish, diverse plant foods help beneficial bacteria thrive. Each plant offers unique fibers that feed different gut bacteria:
• Beans and Resistant Starch: Beans are an excellent source of resistant starch, a type of fiber that resists digestion in the small intestine and reaches the colon, feeding beneficial bacteria.
• Berries provide pectin: Berries are known for their pectin content. Pectin is a soluble fiber that forms a gel-like substance in the digestive tract, slowing digestion and promoting the growth of good bacteria.
• Whole grains offer beta-glucans: Whole grains like oats and barley are rich in beta-glucans. This soluble fiber helps regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels while promoting a healthy gut microbiome.
• Onions and garlic supply inulin: Onions and garlic are good sources of inulin, a type of prebiotic fiber that specifically feeds beneficial bacteria like bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.
• Nuts deliver lignins: Nuts contain lignins, an insoluble fiber that adds bulk to stool and helps with regularity. While lignins aren't fermented by gut bacteria as much as other fibers, they still play a role in overall digestive health.
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