Our Top 5 Gut-Healthy Recipes
Our Top 5 Gut-Healthy Recipes
Food choices matter for gut health. Our top tips for a happy, healthy gut include an emphasis on eating a variety of whole foods, especially those with probiotics, prebiotics and whole grains.
Probiotics and prebiotics both support gut health, but they have unique functions and are found in different foods. Many people are familiar with probiotics, live microorganisms found in fermented foods that replenish our gut bacteria. Common probiotic-rich foods include miso paste, fermented vegetables (kimchi, sauerkraut) and fermented dairy (yogurt, kefir).
Prebiotics are carbohydrates in some plant foods that encourage the growth of bacteria that benefit health. Foods with prebiotics include garlic, onions, leeks, bananas, artichokes, asparagus, avocado, whole grains and more.
High-fiber plant foods such as whole grains, beans, lentils, vegetables and fruit also support gut health. Whole grains include oats, brown rice, wild rice, quinoa, barley and other grains, as well as whole wheat products.
Check out these gut-healthy recipes:
