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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Gastroenterologist shares best superfruit for gut health to help with bloating, heartburn, constipation
Gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab often shares health and nutrition tips with his followers to support their gut and liver health. On June 1, he shared 1 superfruit, which can aid your gut health if you consume it regularly. He also shared a delicious way to consume the fruit. Let's find out what it is. Also Read | Gastroenterologist shares 7 healthy snacks that protect your liver: Lime with watermelon to kimchi with sweet potato In the Instagram video, the gastroenterologist revealed that the one superfruit that supports gut health is papaya. It is one of the best fruits for our gut as it also helps with heartburn, bloating, and constipation. A post shared by Dr. Joseph Salhab (@thestomachdoc) Great on its own, according to Dr Salhab, papaya can also be blended into a smoothie with ice, a sweetener of choice like honey or cinnamon, and regular or coconut milk to make it creamy. 'This creates a nice gut-healthy smoothie for the morning,' Dr Salhab added. According to the Cleveland Clinic, apart from supporting gut health, papaya also has several other benefits. It protects vision, prevents inflammation, lowers blood sugar, and protects your heart. It also helps the body fight several diseases as it is a nutrient-rich source of vitamin C. Studies suggest that eating foods high in vitamin C may lower your risk of lung cancer and breast cancer. The vitamin may also help treat pancreatic cancer. Additionally, plant chemicals (phytonutrients) in papayas, such as lycopene, may help fight cancer, according to a study. While it is important to know which foods and fruits support your git health, one should also keep a check on the worst foods for your gut health to avoid constipation, bloating, and diarrhoea. Here's a list suggested by gastroenterologist, Dr Saurabh Sethi. 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.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Gastroenterologist shares 7 healthy snacks that protect your liver: Lime with watermelon to kimchi with sweet potato
A good liver enhances the quality of your life. Therefore, it becomes important that we include everyday steps into our routine that can boost liver health, as it has several important functions in our body, cleaning toxins out of blood, making bile to digest food, and more. Also read | Doctor shares why cranberry juice is the next big thing to improve your gut health A simple way to ensure good liver health is through nutrition. According to Dr Joseph Salhab, a gastroenterologist, you can have snacks to protect your liver. On April 30, he shared 7 snack options - a combination of foods that are easily available - that can boost the health of your liver. According to Dr Salhab, there are a few food combinations that work to boost your liver health. He also shared the reasons why these snacking options are beneficial. Let's find out the gastroenterologist's recommendations: Combine these foods for liver health. Here's why: A post shared by Dr. Joseph Salhab (@thestomachdoc) High in citrulline, antioxidants, and vitamin C, lime and watermelon help the liver manage oxidative stress and maintain healthy blood flow. According to the gastroenterologist, eating sourdough with avocado combines gut-friendly fermentation and healthy fats, improving the way the liver handles sugar and stores fat. A combination of kimchi and sweet potato pairs probiotics and resistant starch to strengthen the gut-liver connection and lower the risk of fat buildup in the liver. Explaining why you should eat walnuts with almonds, Dr Salhab wrote, 'Packed with omega-3 fats and vitamin E, both proven to lower liver fat and protect liver cells from oxidative damage.' A powerful source of flavonoids, dark chocolate and berries help the liver resist scarring and maintain healthy blood vessels. Eating kiwi with Greek yoghurt boosts vitamin C, potassium, and probiotics, which are all critical for keeping liver metabolism and energy production running strong, per the gastroenterologist. Lastly, he recommended eating apples with cinnamon. He said, 'Apples are packed with fibre and antioxidants shown to protect against liver fat buildup, while cinnamon provides anti-inflammatory compounds that support liver resilience.' 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.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Gastroenterologist shares 5 juices he ‘drinks as a doctor for gut and liver health': Pomegranate to cranberry juice
Gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab often shares nutrition tips that boost the gut and liver health of his followers on Instagram. On May 27, he talked about the 5 juices he consumes regularly as a 'doctor for gut and liver health'. He also shared the various benefits of having these juices and the best way to take them. Also Read | Can't walk 10k steps daily? Fitness coach shares Japanese walking technique that gives 10X benefit in 30 minutes According to Dr Salhab, these are the 5 juices he consumes to boost his liver, brain, and gut health. These concoctions also help with inflammation. Dr Salhab also mentioned the studies that prove the benefits of these juices, which he mentioned in the reel. Let's find out which juices he recommended: A post shared by Dr. Joseph Salhab (@thestomachdoc) A March 2024 study looked into the effects of pomegranate consumption on liver function enzymes in adults. It found that long-term pomegranate intake may be effective in ameliorating liver enzymes in adults with obesity and metabolic disorders who are more likely to have elevated baseline liver enzymes due to some degree of liver injury or tissue damage. An April 2010 study found that moderate-term blueberry supplementation can confer neurocognitive benefits. A 2019 study found that tart cherry juice reduced systolic BP and LDL cholesterol, in part, due to its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. A 2016 study found the favourable effects of cranberry consumption on measures of cardiometabolic health, including serum lipid profiles, blood pressure, endothelial function, glucoregulation, and a variety of biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress. A 2015 study found a clear relationship between consumption of even modest serving sizes of Concord grape juice, flavonoid intake, and effects on risk factors for cardiovascular disease. According to the gastroenterologist, consuming whole fruits is always the best option. However, sometimes he has these juices for convenience. 'I don't overload on them - 30 to 60ml in 100ml ice water…Just as a clarification, I am not a fan of most juices, but there are some juices when consumed in moderation that can give us some health benefits as listed,' he added. 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.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Gastroenterologist shares his 'no 1 tip' to cure bloating and gas pain
Bloating can be uncomfortable and painful – but thankfully, it is possible to reduce it and alleviate digestive discomfort. Dr Joseph Salhab is a gastroenterologist and 'expert in digestion, liver, pancreas and nutrition'. In a May 22 Instagram post, he shared 'top bloating tips as a doctor who treats it daily'. Also read | Nutritionist shares 11 simple things you can do to keep your liver healthy: Fasting overnight to eating veggies Dr Salhab explained his hacks to fix bloating, in a post he titled 'No 1 bloating tip from a doctor'. Here's what he suggests: 1. Have kiwi or papaya to break trapped gas. 2. Go on a short walk to pass the gas. 3. Have simethicone (an anti-foaming agent used to reduce bloating, discomfort or pain caused by excessive gas) to break up the gas. 4. Have peppermint tea to stop gas pain. 5. Have activated charcoal to bind the gas. 6. Use bismuth (a chemical element) to neutralise the odour. A post shared by Dr. Joseph Salhab (@thestomachdoc) If you feel perpetually bloated, it helps to understand what's going on beneath the surface. In an April 2023 Instagram post, nutritionist Bhakti Arora Kapoor said, 'The gut is made up of billions of microflora that maintain your health – they support the immune system, help with weight loss, prevent disease and uplift your mood. Bloating is usually associated with poor digestion, bad diet, and an overgrowth of unwanted bacteria in the gut, but sometimes even healthy eating habits can lead to that unwanted protruded belly.' 'Certain healthy foods, such as cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, can cause bloating due to their high content of indigestible sugars that can ferment in the gut and cause gas,' Bhakti added and revealed the reasons you are always bloated: 1. Snacking all day: This interferes with something called your migrating motor complex. 2. Not eating enough: This is a stressor on your body which ultimately means digestion is slowed down or shut down which increases the bloat 3. Stress: When you are in a sympathetic state, digestion is significantly slowed down or even shut down which increases the bloat. 4. Daily HIIT workouts: These add more stress, which means your body will get stuck in fight-and-flight mode, digestion will slow, and bloat will increase. 5. Poor quality sleep: Sleep is a major foundation of health.... It impacts every physiological process in the body, allows time for rest and recovery processes in your body to take place, and can improve gut motility and constipation, etc. 6. Eating quickly: Chewing begins the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food. The more you can physically break down food with your teeth, the less work the rest of your digestive system will do, which will result in less bloat. Chew your food 15-30 times. 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.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
7 gastroenterologist approved snacks for a healthy liver
The liver plays a crucial role in our body. This organ, which weighs about 3 pounds, performs over 500 functions, including the digestion of proteins, mineral storage, bile production, and blood filtration. is vital for overall well-being. , a gastroenterologist with over 1.3 million followers on Instagram, has shared a list of snacks he munches on to maintain a healthy liver. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Known online as Dr. GI Joe, he specializes in digestion, liver, pancreas, and nutrition. His snack recommendations combine some interesting foods, and you might absolutely enjoy them! Who knew eating yummy food could boost your liver health! Take a look. Dr. GI Joe likes to munch on watermelons, but with an interesting twist. He squeezes a lemon on to it, for a refreshing, liver-supporting snack. Watermelon is rich in citrulline, an amino acid that supports healthy blood flow. Both fruits provide antioxidants and vitamin C, and these compounds help the liver to combat oxidative stress, a key factor in liver damage, and promote efficient detoxification. Imagine eating an toast to keep your liver healthy! Instead of regular bread, use sourdough. This combination leverages gut-friendly fermentation and healthy fats. fermented properties support gut health, which is closely linked to liver function. Avocado's monounsaturated fats aid the liver in processing sugars and storing fat effectively, and reduce the risk of fatty liver disease. Next on Dr. Salhab's list is kimchi paired with sweet potato. If you enjoy kimchi, you have really won the jackpot. Kimchi, a fermented dish, delivers probiotics that enhance gut health, while sweet potato's resistant starch nourishes beneficial gut bacteria. Together, they reduce the risk of fat accumulation in the liver, a precursor to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A handful of walnuts and almonds is a go-to snack for the gut doctor. These nuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, both of which have been shown to decrease liver fat and shield liver cells from oxidative damage. This nutrient-dense snack supports long-term liver health. Back to the basics - berries and dark chocolate. If you fancy some sweet treat, combine dark chocolate with berries. Both are rich in flavonoids, powerful antioxidants that protect the liver from scarring and maintain healthy blood vessels. This pairing offers a delicious way to reduce inflammation and support liver health. Kiwi and Greek yogurt are a power couple. The nutrient-packed duo is great for liver health. Kiwi contains vitamin C and potassium, both essential for liver metabolism, while Greek yogurt's probiotics support gut health. This combination enhances the liver's energy production and detoxification processes, keeping it functioning optimally. Pregnant Kiara's Bold Met Debut Sprinkle some cinnamon on the apple slices to indulge in a lip-smacking and healthy snack. Apples are high in fiber and antioxidants, which studies show can reduce liver fat buildup. Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory compounds that protect the liver.
