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by Emily Shiffer
You’ve heard it before and we’ll say it again: Gut health is crucial for your overall well-being.
“Gut health is important for so many reasons,” says Seattle-based dietitian Ginger Hultin, R.D.N., owner of ChampagneNutrition. “It helps with healthy elimination, which is part of the body’s natural detoxification system, and some connections between gut health and mood and brain health, and even some chronic diseases, are emerging.”
Considering one of your gut’s many roles is to break down and process the food you eat, it should come as no surprise that what you put on your plate impacts how your gut feels and functions.
A few of the worst offenders, according to Bowman:
Read More: 5 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Gut Health
Plus, the bananas in this recipe act as prebiotics (meaning they stimulate the growth and act as food for healthy bacteria in your gut), while the ginger offers anti-inflammatory benefits. Thanks to all that flavorful sweetness, you won’t need a shred of added sugar.
You’ve heard it before and we’ll say it again: Gut health is crucial for your overall well-being.
“Gut health is important for so many reasons,” says Seattle-based dietitian Ginger Hultin, R.D.N., owner of ChampagneNutrition. “It helps with healthy elimination, which is part of the body’s natural detoxification system, and some connections between gut health and mood and brain health, and even some chronic diseases, are emerging.”
Considering one of your gut’s many roles is to break down and process the food you eat, it should come as no surprise that what you put on your plate impacts how your gut feels and functions.
Food And Gut Health
Unfortunately, a number of foods and ingredients that have become synonymous with the standard American diet don’t do your gut any favors, says Kimberly Bowman, C.N.P., sports nutritionist with F45 Training.A few of the worst offenders, according to Bowman:
- Processed carbohydrates and sugars, like white bread, sugary breakfast cereals, candy, packaged snack foods such as chips and crackers, and anything containing high-fructose corn syrup or white sugar. These foods contribute to inflammation and negatively impact the gut microbiome.
- Processed meats, including bacon, hot dogs, and pre-packaged deli meats. These eats contain highly inflammatory preservatives, including nitrates and nitrites, which can disrupt the gut.
- Artificial and calorie-free sweeteners, such as Sucralose and Saccharin, and sugar alcohols like Xylitol. Fake sweeteners may negatively alter gut health over time, while sugar alcohols often contribute to gut issues like bloating, gas, and cramping.
- Fermented foods, such as kefir, kimchi, and sauerkraut. These have been shown to strengthen your gut microbiome.
- Whole grains, including oats, brown rice, quinoa, and whole-grain wheat, are loaded with fiber to feed your healthy gut bacteria.
- Whole fruits and vegetables, such as bananas, mushrooms, and zucchini provide fiber and have been found to increase the diversity of gut bacteria.
Gut-Healthy Recipes That Taste Great
These 13 dietitian-approved, gut-healthy recipes are totally crave-worthy. Savor every bite!1. Banana Ginger Oats
“For a healthy breakfast, whip up a batch of whole-grain oats,” says Hultin. “They’re full of the soluble fiber ‘beta-glucans,’ which are linked to lowering LDL cholesterol and supporting a healthy immune system.Read More: 5 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Gut Health
Plus, the bananas in this recipe act as prebiotics (meaning they stimulate the growth and act as food for healthy bacteria in your gut), while the ginger offers anti-inflammatory benefits. Thanks to all that flavorful sweetness, you won’t need a shred of added sugar.