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Best gut-healthy foods for women
According to Dr Sethi, eating foods that are healthy for the gut is important in women because their gut health is closely linked to hormones, immunity, and mood. Therefore, it is important to eat more of the food items that are healthy for gut health. Here are the food items he suggested:
1. Leafy greens
Your leafy greens are rich in magnesium and fibre. What do these nutrients mean? According to the gastroenterologist, it leads to a happy gut and less cramping.
2. Blueberries
Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and polyphenols. Per the gut doctor, they support the gut and the brain.
3. Fermented foods
Fermented food like yoghurt or kefir is great for women's gut health. They support vaginal and gut microbiome, Dr Sethi stressed.
4. Pumpkin seeds
According to the AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist, pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc and fibre. These two nutrients are great for the immune system and digestive health.
Your gut health is as important as your physical and mental health. According to the Cleveland Clinic, your gut is your largest immune system organ, containing up to 80 percent of your body's immune cells. These cells help to clear out the many pathogens that pass through them every day.
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
(Dr Saurabh Sethi, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist, hepatologist, and interventional endoscopist. He trained at AIIMS (India), earned his MPH from the University of Texas, and completed fellowships in gastroenterology and hepatology at Harvard and advanced endoscopy at Stanford.)
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