The gut microbiome, made up of bacteria, archaea, fungi and viruses, influences metabolism, body weight, immune system, appetite and even determines a person’s susceptibility to various ailments, doctors say.
As noted by Mikhail Lebedev, head of the scientific and information support group for medical institutions of the CMD FBUN Center for Molecular Diagnostics of the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of Rospotrebnadzor, in an interview with the healthy-food.rf website, what kind of Eating food is of great importance for the microbiota, since its products form. Therefore, doctors often remind: instead of going on a diet, trying to get in shape, it is advisable to eat a balanced and varied diet.
In order for the right bacteria in the intestines to “feel good” and for the organ to work like a clock, the presence of whole grains in the diet is important. In the morning, you should give preference to oatmeal porridge. For example, the best way to start the day would be to eat buckwheat and millet (in combination with protein-rich foods). Fermented foods (sauerkraut, yogurt, kefir), chickpeas, lentils, beans, vegetables, fruits and herbs also modify the functioning of the intestines, helping them to function smoothly.
Previously, experts explained which foods will help eliminate harmful bacteria that appear in the intestines, including as a result of putrefactive processes. Doctors suggest including foods enriched with bifidobacteria in the diet. The main thing is to use them correctly.
