Microbiome in better balance:

The health of our gut is so important to our physical and mental wellbeing, so how can we keep our gut microbiomes in a better balance? 🤍

Your gut microbiome influences your digestion, metabolism, and immune function (among other things), and when bad bacteria are given the opportunity to thrive, it can contribute to everything from gastrointestinal upset to obesity to mood disorders. A gut healthy diet can help restore or maintain microbial balance, which can have a major impact on how you are and feel.

Bad bacteria and yeast thrive on sugar and processed foods, while good gut bacteria prefer fibre and prebiotic fibre especially, which most people don't eat nearly enough of. National surveys show that only about 5% of the population meets their daily fibre needs.

We highly recommend you start your gut friendly journey with our 21-Day Gut Reset and Detox Programme. In the meantime, here is our Part One on “Gut Friendly” foods that you can eat to help get the balance right.

🌱Prebiotics

Foods that contain non-digestible fibres that feed bacteria. Prebiotics also influence the makeup and function of gut bacteria, promoting the growth of beneficial microbes.

· Chicory Root (65% inulin)

· Jerusalem artichokes

· Banana (1% inulin)

· Asparagus

· Leek

· Onion

· Garlic

· Cold potato (resistant starch)

· Apples (peel contains polyphenols)

· Fennel

· Pak choi

· Polyphenol rich foods i.e. berries, nuts, flaxseeds, spices

🌱Probiotics

Live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts benefit the health of the host. Foods that contain live bacteria (found naturally in some fermented foods)

· Bio-live natural yoghurt

· Sauerkraut

· Blue cheese (Roquefort) and crème fraiche

· Kefir

· Kombucha/tempeh/miso

· Sourdough

· Live apple cider vinegar

Caution: some people can be sensitive due to the high histamine content in fermented foods.

🌱Symbiotics

Contain both prebiotic and probiotic = dynamic duo!!

· Bio-live yoghurt, berries & banana

· Bircher muesli

· Chicory, green salad & salad onions – dressing made from crème fraiche, live apple cider vinegar or kefir

· Roquefort cheese & chicory root

· Sourdough, salad & hummus

Visit our programmes page to know more about our 21 Day Gut Reset and Detox you'll find here

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