Our gut is considered as a second brain which basically means there is a connection between the gut and the brain. Remember those times you were “hangry” (hungry plus angry)? That is because your gut is somehow inflamed or irritated and eventually signals your central nervous system to trigger mood changes. Not just brain health, a healthy gut is significant to improve the following conditions:
1. Body Inflammation
2. Gas, bloating, acidity, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
3. Constipation
4. Eczema
5. Anxiety & mood swing
So, grab and munch some foods (healthy foods) to keep your gut at its best.
1. Pre-biotic Foods which are High Fibre Food - Prebiotic foods are rich in the types of fiber that are beneficial for gut bacteria to thrive on. Best bets include: onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, asparagus, beets, cabbage, beans, lentils, soybeans, pineapples and bananas, whole grains (whole wheat, oats), green leafy vegetable.
2. Probiotics & Fermented foods - Fermented foods get their tang from lactic acid-producing bacteria, which can survive your harsh digestive tract and actually populate your gut, at least temporarily. These food include: Yogurt, yogurt based drinks such as chaas, lassi and kefir, rice kanji, homemade water based carrot & beet pickle.