That means eatingthe right foods for gut healthhas come to the forefront of many people’s minds.
What Is the Gut Microbiome?
What Can Help and Hurt Your Gut Microbiome?
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What you eat really is the foundation of the microbiome.
Well, thankfully, one of the best ways to fix your gut is to make informed food choices.
Generally,anti-inflammatory foods will be full of vitamins and minerals.
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What Foods Can Hurt Your Gut Health?
Some other ones to avoid include alcohol and processed foods.
(Plus, theres robust evidence linking red meat to colon cancer.)
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Added sugarsare also an ingredient to be wary of and limit wherever possible.
Your gut health affects more than just your digestive system.
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