Gastrointestinal issues are experienced by many of us from time to time, and can manifest as inflammatory diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, bloating and cramps, diarrhea, eczema, dermatitis, obesity, and allergies.
Here are two simple solutions to overcoming the bad bacteria that is so detrimental to our gut.
Eat foods with pre-biotic fibers.
Pre-biotic fiber is essentially food for good bacteria. The fibers are not broken down and used by our body, so they travel to the colon where they are fermented by the bacteria that live there. Some examples of foods that contain pre-biotic fibers include garlic, onions, bananas, tomatoes, barley and rye.
Increase your intake of fiber.
Women need 25 grams of fiber per day while men need 38 grams, yet the average person consumes only 14 grams per day. Fiber ensures healthy elimination and is nature’s way of cleansing the digestive tract. It helps protect proper muscular tone in the gut, and feeds beneficial bacteria to keep harmful strains and inflammation at bay. Examples of foods that are rich in fiber are plant foods in their whole state such as fruits, vegetables, beans, grains, nuts and seeds.
