I’m a dietitian, not a gardener.
Instead of tending to flower beds, I take great pride in cultivating a rich and diverse gut microbiome.
Luckily, several science-backed dietary changes can help support gut health during and after a round of them.
Probiotics are live beneficial microbes that inoculate and set up residence in your gut.
For me, that means taking it on anempty stomach before lunch.
I’m eating lots of fermented foods
Fermented foodsalso contain a bevy of beneficial microorganisms.
The fermented foods I reach for most frequently are yogurt and kefir.
Ive also added tempeh (a fermented soy product), into my weekly rotation.
Ill use it in place of animal proteins in stir-fries or mixed in salads.
Chia seeds and oats do though, so Ive been makingthis oats recipethat boasts almost 20 grams of fiber!
Bonus points because it alsohelps keep me full.
So this is another addition that will be sticking around for the long haul.
), and walnuts.
The takeaway
Antibiotics arent the end-all-be-all for gut health.
