Scientist on Food for Gut Bacteria: It's Not Quantity, but Variety that Matters
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The bacteria living in our intestines depend on us more than it might seem: their activity is determined by what we put on our plate. Scientists are increasingly paying attention not to the bacteria themselves, but to the compounds they produce. Family doctor Ignas Klėjus and scientist Tomas Vaičiūnas explain why fiber is called bacteria food, which products help produce beneficial short-chain fatty acids, and why the most important thing for th…
Does It Matter Which Foods Your Fiber Comes From? A Dietitian Explains
Credit: Milky Way / Getty ImagesMost people don't get enough fiber, which can negatively affect gut health, heart health, blood sugar regulation, and body weight.Different fiber-rich foods provide unique benefits, so eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains is best.Fiber supplements can help increase intake, but whole plant foods remain the best source.More than 90% of women and 97% of men in the U.S. fall s…
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