Gut Feeling
Filling up on fibre for a happy gut
Fibre gets thrown by the wayside when we talk about food.
However, recent studies have shed more light on its many benefits.
In this post, I'll explore those benefits, and how you can increase your fibre intake.
Benefits
We get fibre from a range of different sources. They include grains, nuts, fruit and vegetables.
Fibre promotes weight loss, lowers blood sugar levels and fights constipation.
Additionally, gut bacteria that thrive on fibre are renowned for their effect on chronic inflammation.
Remarkably, humans have around 100 trillion gut bacteria. For this reason, it is important to eat foods that contain different types of fibre.
If you get all your fibre from oats, it's not as good as eating oats, nuts, fruit and vegetables. That's because you're feeding more varieties of gut bacteria. This translates into a more balanced and happy gut.
When shopping, look for fruit, vegetables, nuts or grains you haven't eaten before. Your friendly gut bacteria will be dancing a jig with delight!
High Fibre Meal
Below, I have prepared a quick and simple meal of pasta and tomato sauce. This meal includes 9 different types of fibre. It shows how easy it is to add fibre to your diet.
Serves 2
Notes
Remember to drink plenty of water if you increase your fibre intake.
Other factors that help to ease inflammation in the body and keep your gut healthy include exercise, sleep, lowering stress levels and reducing your intake of animal products and processed foods.
Disclaimer
This blog is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. If you have any questions about your own nutrition plan, please consult your doctor.