Overview
Syllabus
Intro
OBJECTIVES
OUR GUT AND ITS LOVELY MICROBIOME
WHAT DOES OUR GUT MICROBIOME DO FOR US?
BOTH QUANTITY AND QUALITY ARE IMPORTANT When we don't have enough variety in our gut bacteria
FOODS (AND OTHER THINGS) THAT MIGHT MAKE A LESS HEALTHY GUT
SO WHAT SHOULD WE EAT?
COLORFUL PLANT FOODS • Plants contain compounds called phytochemicals such as polyphenols along with fiber/starch/prebiotics that help to feed the good gut bacteria and promote the diversity and abundance we desire • This helps to support the digestive system and decrease harmful inflammation
PREBIOTIC FOODS
PROBIOTICS
WHAT ABOUT PROBIOTIC SUPPLEMENTS?
GUT HEALTH SUPER FOODS
MEAL PLANNING FOR GUT HEA
Eat real food, not too much, mostly
RESOURCES
FERMENTED FOODS FERMENTED FOODS HAVE MANY OF THESE HEALTHY BACTERIA
Taught by
Mary Greeley Medical Center