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How Fiber Helps Your Gut Stay Healthy

Learn how gut bacteria use fiber and why plant foods matter for your daily wellness.

HealthStylz Editors
· 2 min read

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The short version

  • Gut bacteria feed on the lining
  • Fiber helps keep this in check
  • Plant proteins help produce good things

Based on reporting by ScienceDaily Nutrition. We explain it in plain words; read the original for the full story.

Nutrition facts

Everyday foods that fit this story One normal serving of each.

Fiber per serving

  1. Lentils1/2 cup cooked (99 g)7.8 g
  2. Chickpeas1 cup cooked (164 g)12.5 g
  3. Quinoa1 cup cooked (185 g)5.2 g

Protein per serving

  1. Lentils1/2 cup cooked (99 g)8.9 g
  2. Chickpeas1 cup cooked (164 g)14.5 g
  3. Quinoa1 cup cooked (185 g)8.1 g

Calories per serving

  1. Lentils1/2 cup cooked (99 g)114.8 cal
  2. Chickpeas1 cup cooked (164 g)269 cal
  3. Quinoa1 cup cooked (185 g)222 cal

Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Hello friends. Today we are looking at how your food choices affect your digestion and daily comfort.

What's new

One new study shares that gut bacteria can feed on the protective mucus lining your intestines. This can produce potentially harmful compounds. But fiber helps keep this activity in check. Also, overlooked proteins in plant foods help shift gut bacteria toward producing beneficial substances. This reveals a surprising new reason plant based diets may be good for you.

What it means for you

When you eat meals with plenty of fiber and plant foods, you give your body good support. It helps your natural gut system work smoothly without extra worry.

One small thing to try

Try adding one extra plant food to your plate today.

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