In medical research, it often seems that one finding will contradict another. Research-backed advice to eat 30 diverse plants a week for a healthy gut microbiome Evidence indicates most Americans should lower their carbohydrate consumption While bacteria and other microorganisms in our gut microbiome do the job of carbohydrate digestion, many factors—including diets high in refined carbs and sugar—have altered our microbial composition in ways that contribute to not only gut symptoms but also chronic diseases. The conundrum of our need for certain carbohydrates that can be hard on digestion, yet are important to build the microbes we need to be able to digest those carbs can leave us frustrated.
Eating more plants can sometimes increase gut symptoms, rather than alleviate them. However, herbs appear to hold the power to soothe and strengthen digestive health. Their typically smaller serving sizes due to the potency of their flavor can be a way to eat a more diverse diet and rebuild beneficial microbes.
A wide variety of herbs are helpful for symptom relief, and—if we can tolerate these plants—can boost the diversity of our microbiome and improve metabolism, according to Ashley Oswald, dietitian and owner/founder of Oswald Digestive Clinic. Ms. Oswald advises that those with sensitive guts who are struggling to eat fiber and produce should work with a nutritional specialist right from the start.
Not only does this make it hard to lose weight, but it can also lead to ga.