02/09/2023
We know that an impaired gut microbiome can be triggered by a number of things.
These include a high-sugar, high-fat, low-fiber diet; impaired immunity; use of drugs, like antibiotics, birth control pills, and estrogen; and psychological stress.
Refined grains, and highly processed foods convert to sugar when we eat them and SUGAR is what FEEDS the bad bacteria. Anti-inflammatory medications, acid-blockers and antibiotics have been proven to lower the biodiversity of the gut flora.
In a study published in Clinical microbiology and infection showed that the biodiversity was significantly lower in the participants taking more than one of these medications.
The great news is that the gut microbiome can be healed.
You can start healing your gut by first removing the bad and adding in the good stuff.
Good bacteria love healthy whole, organic, plant-based foods, ones that are high in fiber and nutrients and contain no artificial ingredients.
Focus on fibrous foods such as cruciferous vegetables, berries, garlic, onions, lentils, nuts and seeds, avocado oil, and olive oil. And supplement with probiotics.
