[Lifestyle] 5 foods that promise ‘great gut heath’

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Despite recognising the importance of gut health — known to be the building block for immunity and overall vitality — more often than not, we end up ignoring it. But not doing that anymore. Today, we are here with some Ayurveda-approved foods that help improve the function of the gut microbiome. But before listing those foods, let’s understand the importance of gut health. “We have trillions of good gut bacteria in our intestines, playing a vital role in immunity, digestion, and nearly every bodily function. This includes mental health, immunity, digestion, absorption, endocrine function, and even protection against gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disease, and many cancers. Good bacteria are essential for our well-being,” said Dr Sukhvinder Singh Saggu, director minimal access, gastrointestinal, and bariatric surgery at the CK Birla Hospital, Delhi.

Dry ginger, known as “vishwabheshaja” in Ayurveda, is useful in almost all digestive disorders. “It can be used in wet and dry form, as a juice, decoction, or as an oil. It helps relieve nausea, muscle pain, cough-cold, sore throat, excess fat, bloating, indigestion, inflammation and also reduces LDL and blood sugar levels,” elucidated Dr Savaliya.

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