Eat lots of vegetables, legumes, beans, and fruit
The best sources of nutrients for a healthy microbiome are fruits and vegetables. They contain a lot of fiber that your body cannot digest. But some bacteria in your gut can break down fiber, which promotes the growth of those bacteria.
Additionally, beans and other legumes are highly high in fiber. The following high-fiber foods are beneficial to your gut flora:
- Raspberries
- Artichokes
- Green peas
- Broccoli
- Chickpeas
- Lentils
- Beans
- Whole grains
- Bananas
- Apples
- ...
A fruit and vegetable-rich diet were found to inhibit the growth of several disease-causing bacteria, according to one study. It has also been demonstrated that eating foods including apples, artichokes, blueberries, almonds, and pistachios increase Bifidobacteria in people. Bifidobacteria are considered to be beneficial bacteria because they can improve gut health and reduce intestinal inflammation.
