You are what you eat!
Diet is the most important aspect to have a diverse and balanced microbiome
Probiotics
Probiotics are live microorganisms that can live in your body and can improve or restore the gut microbiota. They are good bacteria that can keep you healthy and can be found in foods such as yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, kimchi etc.
Prebiotics
Prebiotics are compounds in food that induce the growth or activity of beneficial microorganisms (probiotics) such as bacteria and/or yeast. Prebiotics act as fuel for organisms in the gut.
Fermented Foods
Fermented foods not only boost the food's shelf life but can give a boost of healthy microorganisms to the body. Eating fermented foods can increase the beneficial bacteria in your gut.
Fiber Rich Foods
High dietary fiber consumption can result in increased gut microbiota diversity. An increase in fiber intake can alter the composition of the microbiome as quickly as 2 weeks.
Kombucha
Kombucha is a fermented tea drink made by placing a mixture of bacteria and yeast into sweetened black or green tea. Click here for recipe.
Kimchi
Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made from fermented cabbage, radish, or cucumber. Click here for recipe.
Miso
Because miso is fermented, it contains beneficial live probiotic cultures that have many benefits for the gut and our microbiome. Click here for recipe.
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is finely cut raw cabbage fermented by various lactic acid bacteria. It is incredibly nutritious and healthy and provides probiotics and vitamin K2. Click here for recipe.
Kefir
Eating fermented foods like kefir can help increase the diversity of the beneficial bacteria in your gut microbiome. Click here for creative recipes with kefir.