Low-Calorie Bread That Keeps Your Gut Happy

Bacteria... when we hear the word bacteria, we often associate it with the bad stuff that harms our bodies - BUT, the truth is that there are good bacteria inside of us, and it is massively important for our health!

 

Good Bacteria

There are millions of bacteria in our bodies and the majority of them are actually beneficial to our health. These bacteria can be found in our gut and they have an essential role to play when it comes to our digestion.

The bacteria in our gut is key to healthy functioning and effective immune system, with evidence showing that the good bacteria helps to regulate digestion, extract nutrients from foods, remove toxins, and create hormones. So, the gut is kind of like the second brain of the body, as it regulates and maintains many essential functions within us. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now you can see the importance of healthy bacteria to the gut and  the body as a whole, the best thing is that you can eat foods to contribute to the presence of this healthy bacteria!

 

What should you be eating?

Firstly, include a wide variety of plant-based foods:

• Nuts
• Whole grains
• Pulses
• Fruit
• Vegetables

Secondly, reduce the amount of processed food that you are eating, These foods harm the healthy bacteria that already exists and can increase the presence of bad bacteria.

 

Thirdly, eat more fibre. As well as supporting digestion, fibre helps to feed the good bacteria in your gut and therefore acts as a prebiotic. It is good to get a mix of both soluble and insoluble fibre in your diet. 

Soluble fibres, such as beta-glucan found in apples and oats, help to lower cholesterol levels

Lo-Dough contains a special blend of both soluble and insoluble fibre, a double whammy for a healthy digestive system. You can find more healthy recipes here.

 

 

Lastly, aim to include more probiotic foods in your diet, these foods encourage the presence of healthy bacteria. Some good probiotic foods to choose are:

• Yoghurt
• Kimchi
• Kefir
• Sauerkraut 

Eating for your gut health is the same as eating for your optimum health as the two go hand in hand. A healthy gut will ultimately lead to a happy you!