Summary of 5 Amazing Foods to Improve Gut Health

Key Foods for Gut Health:

• Curd (Yogurt):
  • A natural probiotic source rich in Vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Recommended to consume with jaggery powder 30 minutes before breakfast.
  • Can be used in recipes like onion raita or spiced Buttermilk.
  • Best consumed during the day and avoided at night.
• Oats:
  • High in dietary fiber, particularly beta-glucan, which supports good bacteria.
  • Easy to prepare; can be made savory or sweet.
  • Suggested to replace wheat and rice with Oats in meals.
• Ginger:
  • Effective for various digestive issues including gas, acidity, and constipation.
  • Can be consumed as a spice in cooking or as Ginger tea.
  • Recommended to eat a small piece of Ginger with rock salt and lemon juice before meals.
• Grapes:
  • Natural ability to cleanse the gut and relieve constipation.
  • Rich in water, fiber, and antioxidants; can be eaten as a snack or breakfast.
  • Dried Grapes (raisins) can also be soaked and consumed.
• Fennel Seeds:
  • Promotes digestion and freshens breath; can be consumed after meals.
  • Acts as a natural antacid and can be boiled in water for a soothing drink.
  • Recommended to use the thick variety for better medicinal benefits.

General Tips for Gut Health:

• Include a variety of these foods in daily meals to maintain a healthy gut flora.
• Drink Buttermilk instead of water during meals.
• Snack on Grapes or raisins between meals.
• Drink milk with Ginger or Fennel Seeds before bed for digestive benefits.
• Avoid soaps with harmful chemicals like sodium lauryl sulfate to maintain skin health.

Presenters/Sources:

• Fit Tuber (Vivek)

Notable Quotes

— 01:44 — « Basically, if you take care of good bacteria in the gut, they will take good care of you. »

— 03:55 — « Basically, your good bacteria are saying. You give me fibre and I will give you health. »

— 10:36 — « In a nutshell, if you include curd, oats, ginger, grapes and fennel seed in your daily diet, your gut issues can not stay for long and your good bacteria will sing a song. »

— 10:38 — « Okay I am sorry. When your gut bacteria are happy, that shows up on your face. »

— 10:57 — « I am not saying this because they have sponsored the video. In fact, this is not a promotion of mamaearth. »

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