If you want a happy gut, eat your fiber. That’s the advice from gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz , M.D., MSCI, author of The Fiber Fueled Cookbook . Probiotic fare like yogurt and kefir get lots of attention for their gut-friendly qualities, and they are good for you. But, Bulsiewicz, says […]
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If you want a happy gut, eat your fiber. That’s the advice from gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz, M.D., MSCI, author of The Fiber Fueled Cookbook.
Probiotic fare like yogurt and kefir get lots of attention for their gut-friendly qualities, and they are good for you. But, Bulsiewicz, says what most of us really need is more fiber since 95 percent of Americans don’t consume even the minimum recommended fiber per day (25 grams for women, 38 for men).
That means eating a lot more plant-based fare. Fiber from all kinds of plants not only keeps you regular but keeps your gut microbiome happy too. Fermented fare, like kimchi and sauerkraut, offers even more benefits because it’s both probiotic (meaning it contains beneficial bacteria) and prebiotic (feeds good gut bacteria).
Fiber does a lot more than just keep things moving. Microbes in your gut have specialized enzymes to break down fiber, Bulsiewicz explains, and in the process create powerful anti-inflammatory molecules to help keep your immune system going strong.
Serve this creamy dip with raw veggies, spread on sourdough toast, or in a sandwich or grain bowl.
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[From The Fiber Fueled Cookbook: Inspiring Plant-Based Recipes to Turbocharge Your Health by Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI, recipes by Alexandra Caspero, RD, published by Avery, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC. Copyright © 2022 by Will Bulsiewicz, MD. Roasted Eggplant Dip by Ashley McLaughlin]
