A healthy intestine ensures the absorption of nutrients and vitamins from food, normal levels of immunity and the functioning of other organs.
ADVICE.NEWS offers to find out which vegetables and fruits are good for gut health.
Onions and garlic
These products are rich in prebiotics, which have a beneficial effect on the intestinal microflora.
You can add onions to vegetable salad, sauce or meat dishes.
Green vegetables
These include spinach, artichokes, Brussels sprouts. These foods are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Spinach, rich in iron, can be mixed with fruits containing vitamin C, for better absorption, this can be done while preparing a smoothie.
Turmeric and ginger
Ginger provides relief from symptoms that accompany a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders, such as belching, bloating, upset stomach, and nausea.
Turmeric, in turn, has an anti-inflammatory effect and soothes the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory diseases.
Sweet potato
This vegetable is a source of complex carbohydrates and vitamin A.
You can leave the skin on while cooking, as this is where most of the fiber is found.
Berries
Berries also contain fiber and antioxidants, which fight inflammation.
You can add berries to smoothies, breakfasts, desserts.
Bananas
These fruits are rich in prebiotics, which are good for gut health.
