Your digestive system contains over 100 trillion bacteria — more than your body’s cells! This huge bacterial community is called the intestinal microbiome and it affects your health more than you can imagine.
What is the gut microbiome?
A community of microbes living in your gut. Balance helps digestion, nutrient uptake, immune regulation, and even affect mood across the gut-brain axis.
Probiotics — Beneficial Bacteria
Probiotics are useful live bacteria added to food or taken as a supplement. Proven useful in treating diarrhea and improving colon symptoms nerves and strengthen immunity.
Best Sources of Natural Probiotics
- Yogurt: the easiest and most abundant source of probiotics
- Kefir: a fermented milk drink very rich in probiotics
- Kimchi and Natural Pickles: Excellent Plant Sources
- Miso and tempeh: fermented soy products
Prebiotic — Food for Beneficial Bacteria
Prebiotics are fibers that the microbiome eats to promote its growth. Sources: unripe garlic, onions, bananas for oats and tofu.
Diversity of food is the best way to nourish a healthy microbiome. Study to eat 30 different types of plants a week — vegetables, fruits, legumes, cereals, nuts and seeds. Diversity is the key to health.
Taking care of your gut health is an investment in your overall health. A healthy digestive system means stronger immunity, a better mood, and optimal health at all levels.