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Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
7 foods that can improve digestion and boost gut health, according to a top US gastroenterologist
Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist, recommends incorporating specific foods to enhance gut health and digestion. Lentils, kefir, chia seeds, and red or purple cabbage are highlighted for their probiotic and prebiotic benefits. Green bananas, cooked and cooled potatoes, seaweed, and ground flaxseeds also contribute to a balanced gut microbiome and improved digestive function. Are you struggling with digestive issues such as bloating, constipation, or poor gut health? Well, then it's time to think about your diet. What you eat plays a significant role in your gut health. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist trained at Harvard and Stanford, with over 25 years of clinical experience, has shared a list of foods that will boost gut health and improve digestion. Let's take a look. Lentils Improving gut health does not necessarily mean that it costs you an arm and a leg. You can improve your gut health without breaking your bank account. Case in point, lentils. Lentils are an affordable food, and Dr. Sethi emphasizes their high fiber and prebiotic content. These legumes support smooth digestion, stabilize blood sugar, and nourish beneficial gut microbes. You can add them to soups or salads and improve your gut health. Kefir We all know that yogurt is great for gut health . But Dr. Sethi says Kefir is even better. He says it has 'more diverse probiotics than yogurt.' Pick plain, unsweetened kefir for its digestive benefits. Kefir not only aids digestion but also supports mood and skin health through the gut-skin axis. Adding kefir into smoothies or consuming it straight can provide a potent dose of gut-friendly bacteria. Chia seeds Chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse. They are packed with fiber, omega-3s, and prebiotics. The gastroenterologist calls them 'tiny but mighty'! Their gel-forming fiber soothes the gut lining and improves stool quality, thereby improving your digestive health. Just a tablespoon soaked in water can make a big difference. Red or purple cabbage (fermented or raw) Dr. Sethi recommends adding cabbage, either red or purple, to the diet for its microbiome-boosting properties. You can consume them either fermented or raw. Fermented cabbage, like sauerkraut, delivers natural probiotics, while raw cabbage provides sulforaphane, which protects the gut lining. Green bananas or cooked, cooled potatoes Even common vegetables in your kitchen can provide good gut health. Green bananas and cooked, cooled potatoes are a great addition. They are rich in resistant starch, a prebiotic that feeds beneficial gut bacteria without spiking blood sugar. Bloated tummy woes? Common remedies to get rid of gas and bloating Seaweed Seaweed, often overlooked, is a prebiotic-rich food. They are also loaded with minerals essential for gut health. Dr. Sethi emphasizes its potential to rebuild microbiome diversity, particularly after antibiotic use. You can add seaweed to soups or consume it as snacks to support your gut. Flaxseeds (ground) Ground flaxseeds are great for gastrointestinal (GI) motility. It has fiber and lignans, which enhance gut motility and improve microbial diversity. However, Dr. Sethi reminds us to consume them ground, and not whole. You can sprinkle them on oatmeal or yogurt for a hormone-balancing, gut-friendly boost.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
8 Foods To Avoid And What To Eat Instead For A Healthy Gut: Doctor Reveals
Your gut breaks down food and absorbs nutrients from the food you eat, which support your body's functions. Additionally, a healthy gut promotes immune function, mental health and metabolism. What you eat directly influences the gut microbiome. Eating a well-balanced diet with a wide variety of foods and nutrients feeds the gut bacteria and keeps it intact. On the other hand, some foods can cause digestive symptoms and disturb your gut microbiome. In an Instagram post, Dr. Saurabh Sethi, popularly known as the 'gut doctor,' a gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities, shared a list of foods to avoid for optimal gut health. Foods to avoid for a healthy gut "Here are 8 foods I avoid to protect my gut and what I eat instead," he wrote in the post. 1. Ultra-processed snack bars "They are basically candy bars in disguise, loaded with emulsifiers, fake fibre and seed oils," Dr. Sethi wrote in the post. Most snack bars are highly processed and have minimal nutritional value, even when labelled 'healthy.' Switch to: A handful of nuts or real fruit with nut butter 2. Sugar-free gums Sugar-free gums contain low-calorie sweeteners or artificial sweeteners that can do more harm than good. "Common sweeteners like sorbitol can trigger gas, bloating and diarrhea." Switch to: Fennel seeds after meals. "I take them daily," the expert emphasised. 3. Store-bought salad dressing Most salad dressings seem harmless, but are often full of inflammatory oils and added sugars. Instead, combine simple ingredients to make your salads interesting. Switch to: Olive oil, lemon, mustard and herbs made fresh in seconds 4. Refined seed oils "High in omega-6s and often oxidised, bad for your gut lining and inflammation," the expert mentioned. Switch to: Avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil, ghee or coconut oil 5. Flavoured yogurts Yogurt, a probiotic, is excellent for your gut health. However, flavoured versions are often marketed as healthy, but are loaded with added sugars and artificial flavours. Switch to: Plain Greek yogurt with berries, cinnamon and chia seeds 6. Milk in coffee (for some) Individuals with lactose intolerance may experience bloating and discomfort. "Lactose can be irritating for sensitive guts." Switch to: Try plain coffee or add cinnamon and almond milk 7. Instant noodles Instant noodles are high in preservatives and low in nutrition, which makes a terrible combination for the gut microbes. Switch to: Rice noodles with broth and veggies 8. Granola with added sugars According to Dr. Sethi, Granola may seem healthy, but it is often worse than desserts. Switch to: Steel-cut oats or plain yogurt with berries and chia seeds View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saurabh Sethi (@ Other than avoiding these foods, consume a well-balanced diet, stay hydrated, manage stress and incorporate probiotics and prebiotics into your diet for a healthy gut. Regular physical activity and avoiding excessive antibiotic use also contribute to gut health. Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
What is the best time to eat nuts for gut health, according to a top gastroenterologist
According to Dr. Saurabh Sethi, incorporating specific nuts at optimal times can significantly boost health. Almonds in the morning enhance metabolic health and mental clarity, while mid-morning pine nuts aid in appetite control. Cashews at lunchtime boost immunity and energy. Pistachios in the afternoon prevent energy slumps, and evening walnuts promote better sleep. Eating nuts is good for health. They are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. While nuts like almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, and hazelnuts support heart health and promote a healthy weight, walnuts are known for their brain-boosting power, thanks to the omega-3 fatty acids. While we all know that eating nuts is great for health, little do we know about the best time to have them. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist trained at Harvard and Stanford, with over 25 years of clinical experience, has shared science-backed views on the optimal times to eat specific nuts to boost gut health, hormonal balance, and overall well-being. Let's take a look. Morning Dr. Sethi suggests starting the day with almonds. Rich in vitamin E and magnesium, almonds help stabilize blood sugar levels and support cognitive function. So, eating them in the morning would be ideal to boost metabolic health and mental clarity. Mid-morning To get the best benefit of pine nuts, munch on them during mid-morning. Pine nuts contain pinolenic acid, a compound that suppresses appetite and supports fat metabolism. You can have it around 10 or 11 a.m. This can prevent cravings and also overeating during lunch. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Their nutrient profile makes them ideal for maintaining energy without spiking blood sugar. Lunchtime According to Dr. Sethi, the best time to eat cashews is during lunch time. Cashews are rich in zinc and iron, which boost immunity and enhance energy metabolism. You can add cashews to a salad or eat them alongside a meal. Cashews are calorie-dense, so go for a moderate portion. Afternoon The best time to have pistachios is in the afternoon. It can help you break from the afternoon slump. Pistachios are packed with protein and fiber, which help stabilize energy levels and curb cravings. Having some pistachios around 3 or 4 p.m. will keep you focused and satisfied until dinner. Evening If you enjoy walnuts, eat them in the evening. Walnuts promote better sleep and brain health. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and melatonin, which support cognitive function and also aid a restful night's sleep. Dessert Pecans are great for your heart. You can consider eating them with dessert. Their polyphenols help lower LDL cholesterol and reduce oxidative stress. You can eat them after dinner to boost cardiovascular health. Pair them with fruits to satisfy your sweet tooth. Dr. Sethi recommends eating peanuts anytime. Their resveratrol and niacin content support heart and brain health. Whether mid-morning or late afternoon, you can enjoy peanuts anytime. Charles Sparks 'Culinary Betrayal' Slammed | Ex-Royal Chef BLASTS King's French Pick For Macron Feast While nuts are good for you, remember to enjoy them in moderation.
Toronto Star
2 days ago
- Business
- Toronto Star
Tech Update: Business leaders go on a shopping spree in Q2
After months of subdued activity, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are on the rise. According to recent insights from global market analysts LSEG Data and Analytics, the second quarter of 2025 saw close to US$82 billion in activity in Canada. Interestingly, while the total value of takeovers in Q2 2025 was 84 per cent higher than the same period last year, fewer deals were made: LSEG counted just 593 deals compared to 825 deals in Q2 2024. These numbers may be heartening for those concerned about keeping Canadian companies in Canada. At Toronto Tech Week, a panel of leaders from Shopify, Cohere and Wealthsimple emphasized the power of rejecting foreign acquisitions and focusing on domestic deals for more sustainable company growth. Indeed, one of the best ways for Canadian companies to grow is to buy another. Toronto-based software company Security Compass recently added Devici, a North Carolina startup specializing in AI threat modelling, to its portfolio as part of its strategic growth plan. As CEO Rohit Sethi explains, one of his company's key offerings, SD Elements, is like a blueprint that shows software developers which security requirements they need to integrate. But, Sethi notes, there was a gap in that platform's capabilities. Security Compass wanted to provide a service that would help clients understand different ways attackers might break into their systems. While it's possible to build in-house, Sethi says it can be more effective — and far more efficient — to acquire a pre-existing program that's already trusted by customers.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
JPMorgan's plan to charge for data could ‘cripple' crypto and fintech startups, execs warn
When JPMorgan Chase told fintechs last month that it planned to charge them for accessing its customer banking account data, it sent shockwaves through corners of the financial industry. According to four industry executives, the move is a blow to the fintech sector and could prove devastating to early-stage startups, including those in the crypto industry. Analysts, however, think mature fintechs like PayPal and Block will likely not feel much consequence from this fee change. Under the plan, every time a consumer moves money from JPMorgan Chase to a crypto account or a third-party service like Venmo, the bank could charge the data aggregators a fee. This would make it economically impossible for many consumers to use stablecoins and crypto, according to three industry executives, who declined to speak on the record for fear of retaliation. 'This would cripple the crypto industry,' one of the execs said. The fees are also expected to be onerous for many early-stage fintechs, executives told Fortune. One fintech estimated that the fees to access JPMorgan's API would be more than the revenue the company made in its 10-year existence. 'This would put everyone out of business…It would require everyone to raise prices by 1000% to cover [the cost],' the first exec said. Crypto firms and fintechs typically use aggregators, like Plaid or MX, to access customer accounts at major financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase. Up to now, the banks have not charged the fintechs, but this may change. 'The JPMorgan fees make it impossible to serve Chase customers if you are a small company,' a second executive said. Alex Rampell, a general partner at venture firm Andreessen Horowitz, said in a post on X Wednesday that JPMorgan's plans to charge fintechs for customer data 'isn't about a new revenue stream. It's about strangling the competition. And if they get away with this, every bank will follow.' JPMorgan Chase is an $800 billion company, said Rampell, who is a cofounder of Affirm, a buy-now-pay-later lender. JPMorgan's new fee plan could make it very expensive to invest in crypto. 'If it suddenly cost $10 to move $100 into a Coinbase or Robinhood account, fewer people might do it,' he said. JPMorgan and other banks could also 'refuse to let consumers connect their own freely chosen crypto and fintech apps to their bank account,' he said. Arjun Sethi, co-CEO of Kraken, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the U.S., said JPMorgan is making a 'calculated move' with its plans to charge fees. The nation's biggest bank is 'asserting ownership' over data generated by consumers and stored in infrastructure controlled by JPMorgan, Sethi said in a post Tuesday on X. 'This is not a technical innovation. It is a toll,' Sethi said. 'And once data becomes a revenue stream for the infrastructure provider, the incentive is to fragment it, lock it in, and sell it at margin.' JPMorgan, the nation's largest bank by assets, has 91 million consumer accounts spread across its different segments. The bank likely represents about 20 million checking accounts in the U.S., according to a July 14 research note from Harshita Rawat, a Bernstein research analyst. JPMorgan has already informed the aggregators that it would start charging fees for accessing its customers' bank account information, Bloomberg reported, but it's unclear how much the bank plans to charge. 'We've invested significant resources creating a valuable and secure system that protects customer data. We've had productive conversations and are working with the entire ecosystem to ensure we're all making the necessary investments in the infrastructure that keeps our customers safe,' JPMorgan Chase said in a statement Wednesday. When it comes to more mature fintechs like PayPal and Block, which owns Cash App, analysts believe they will face little impact from the fees since they already negotiated agreements on fees with the largest banks, including JPMorgan 'on a multi-faceted basis,' including cards, other relationships, and processing, said Bernstein's Rawat. 'PayPal and Block also likely have limited (or manageable) exposure to data aggregators,' Rawat said. (Aggregators typically provide technology, such as APIs, that let consumers connect their financial accounts to an app or service.) Some think this positive view is premature. Much depends on the size of the fees, the second executive said. 'The impact could be pretty immense,' they said. Dimon wary of fintechs Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase's CEO and the most influential banker on Wall Street, has long taken a dim view of fintechs. During an analyst call in January 2021, Dimon said incumbent banks should be 'scared sh**less' of the growing competition posed by fintechs. Dimon then said that he expected 'very, very tough, brutal competition in the next 10 years' from fintechs. 'I expect to win, so help me God,' Dimon said during the call. At the time, Dimon singled out Plaid—a widely used service that helps consumers quickly connect apps like Venmo to their bank account—saying there are 'people who improperly use data that's been given to them, like Plaid.' Dimon, in his annual shareholder letter that was published in April, warned that a battle with third party aggregators was 'brewing.' JPMorgan Chase has no problem sharing customer data but only if it's done properly, Dimon said in the letter. Customers should authorize any sharing of their data, he said. They should also know what data is shared and when and how it is used. 'Third parties want full access to banks' customer data so they can exploit it for their own purposes and profits,' said Dimon, who thinks third parties should pay for accessing the banking system and payment rails. He furthered this argument during JPMorgan's earnings call Tuesday. Customers have the right to share their information, but there should be a time limit on the data, he said. The data should not be remarketed or resold to third parties, he said. 'And then the payment, it just costs a lot of money to set up the APIs and stuff like that to run the system protection. So, we just think it should be done and done right. And that's the main part. It's not like you can't do it,' Dimon said. Skeptics, however, doubt that protecting consumers is JPMorgan's prime concern when it comes to fintechs. Instead, they view charging fees for data as a way for large banks to build a moat around their products and services, making it hard for consumers to access competing services, according to the executives. 'Banks have invested a lot of money to build their offerings. But fintechs have invested a lot of money to build their technology,' a third exec said. The fees will raise costs for consumers, limit their financial choices while jeopardizing innovation, a second executive said. 'This will kill innovation and consumer choice,' a fourth person said. Aggregators like Plaid, Yodlee, Finicity, and MX will initially feel the brunt of these changes. Consumers rely on aggregators to share their data and connect their accounts with fintech apps. Plaid, for example, has 7,000 customers, including Robinhood, Citi, Rocket Mortgage, and Shopify. Banks and fintechs use Plaid's APIs to connect to more than 12,000 financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase and PayPal. In 2018, Plaid signed an agreement with JPMorgan allowing it access Chase's customer information through a secure API connection. Since then, JPMorgan Chase has never charged Plaid for its consumer data, one person familiar with the situation told Fortune. Plaid, however, does incur costs to manage the security, technology and compliance associated with maintaining the API integrations. JPMorgan also reviews and vets customers as they join Plaid's network, and it conducts routine security reviews, the person said. In its contracts with aggregators, JPMorgan has always reserved the right to charge for the data, a second person familiar with the situation said. The bank also wants to encourage more responsible data access practices. Each month, JPMorgan typically receives 2 billion data calls—requests for access to customer data—from aggregators. But in 90% of these data pulls, the customer isn't actively seeking the data, the second person said. About three weeks ago, in late June, JPMorgan informed all its aggregator customers who use its API that they would need to start paying. The first fees would start triggering at the end of August, the person said. Aggregators are expected to pass on the costs—whatever they are—to consumers. Other banks are expected to follow JPMorgan's lead. PNC Financial Services, one of the nation's largest consumer banks, is also considering charging fintechs for accessing its customer data. 'I applaud what JP did,' said Bill Demchak, PNC's chairman and CEO, during an earnings call Wednesday. 'I think [JPMorgan is] exactly right. I think there's a big cost to keeping this data secure and producing it in a form that's readable for our clients. So we're, you know, we're thinking about it,' said Demchak, who said PNC was 'in discussions.' The status of other banks is not clear. Citi is one of the nation's biggest consumer banks. It has over 200 million customer accounts globally. As of June 2, Bank of America served 69 million U.S. consumer and small business clients. Wells Fargo is also a large consumer bank but doesn't disclose information on its accounts. Citi declined to comment, while BofA and Wells could not be reached for comment. The end of 'open banking'? It is not coincidental that the change to JPMorgan's fees comes as the CFPB's open banking rule remains unresolved. The law was first initiated during President Trump's first term. It was finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, in October, during the waning days of the Biden administration. The Open Banking rule, or Rule 1033, makes it easier for consumers to switch between financial service providers. It also requires banks to share the data with other lenders or financial services providers for free. On the same day that the agency issued the rule, two bank lobby groups, the Bank Policy Institute and the Kentucky Bankers Association, sued the CFPB, claiming the regulator overstepped its authority. (Dimon is chairman of the Bank Policy Institute.) The CFPB is charged with protecting consumers in the financial marketplace. Now overseen by the Trump administration, the agency filed a motion for summary judgment in May, asking a Kentucky district court to vacate the open banking rule. The CFPB said the rule was 'unlawful and should be set aside,' according to a court filing. JPMorgan Chase is exploiting regulatory uncertainty to levy a 'punitive tax on competitive offerings,' said Steve Boms, executive director of the Financial Data and Technology Association, or FDATA, a trade association that represents financial services companies. 'This is a blatant effort to curtail innovation and undermine a stronger American financial system,' Boms said in a statement. 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