The food you are eating is either supporting your gut health- or hindering it.

And no, you can’t just take a probiotic off the shelf and expect it to do the trick. Sorry.

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We know fruit & veggies are good for us. They are THE source for phytochemicals such as polyphenols, carotenoids and flavonoids, all of which favorably affect gene expression and improve health outcomes on all levels.

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Fruit & Veg is also an amazing source of FIBER.

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Fiber is good for our gut bugs.⁣⁣ In our guts there is ‘good’ bacteria and ‘bad’ bacteria- we want to feed the ‘good’ guys. Fiber from fruits and veggies literally feeds our gut bacteria keeping it plentiful and healthy.

⁣⁣Today, only 1 out of 10 people today consume adequate levels of whole fruits & veggies and get enough dietary fiber.⁣⁣

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When we increase fiber intake from whole plant foods we can see these benefits:⁣⁣

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🍊Improved gut health⁣⁣

🍊Improved blood lipid levels⁣⁣

🍊Improved Immune System function

🍊Reduced Inflammation

🍊Reduced risk of obesity⁣⁣

🍊Reduced risk of diabetes⁣⁣

🍊Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

🍊Reduced risk of several cancers⁣⁣

⁣⁣🍊Reduced constipation & digestive issues

 

JUST ANOTHER REASON (OR 9) TO UP YOUR FRUIT AND VEGGIE INTAKE WHERE POSSIBLE.

For children, or anyone who might have an aversion to vegetables, increasing fruit consumption is a good option as a way to consume more whole (plant) foods!

Check out Healthy Gut + Happy Body pt.2 for a list of probiotic foods to add to your diet today.