Understanding the gut microbiomeScientists are just starting to understand the significance of the gut microbiome and it’s effect on our health and well being. Think of it like a roman shield wall made up of trillions of good bacteria lining your intestinal wall. It filters and processes the food and drink that we consume, helping to improve our digestion, immune function and vitamin consumption. It can also help to reduce infections and fight cancer cells. We can help to improve the health of our gut microbiome by: Eating a wide variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds- aim for 30 different varieties per week Eating fermented foods such as yoghurt, kimchi and miso every day Avoiding processed foods- they often contain emulsifiers which good bacteria don’t like Avoiding antibiotics where possible.
The recipe below is a good example of a dish that contains a wide variety of fresh vegetables which can help to boost your gut microbiome.
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