Doctor lists the three foods he avoids eating to keep his gut healthy - and it's bad news for curry and fried chicken fans
- Good gut health contributes to overall well being and proper functioning organs
- Australian lifestyle site My Domaine spoke to a digestive expert about the topic
- He urged people to avoid inflammatory foods like curries, wheat and gluten
- Eating prebiotic snacks like shiitake mushrooms and fish strengthens the gut
If it's true that your body is a temple, science suggests the most sacred of all internal spaces is the gut.
Good gut health contributes to the smooth functioning of our entire organ system, improving digestion, weight management and even mental well being.
Australian publication My Domaine recently spoke to gut and digestion expert and doctor, Dr Vincent Pedre, about the foods we should eat to promote beneficial gut bacteria and what we should avoid at all costs.
Good gut health contributes to the smooth functioning of our entire organ system, improving digestion, weight management and even mental well being (pictured, Sydney-based nutritionist Jessica Sepel with gut boosting dark green vegetables)
According to Dr Pedre, the gut is the 'foundation of our health' from which all of our illnesses derive.
To strengthen gut resilience, he advised eliminating three main food categories starting with wheat and gluten.
Because of its molecular make up, gluten is a magnet for water and binds substances inside the body leading to constipation and sluggish digestion.
The US-based medic also stressed the danger of eating a diet filled with fried foods, particularly chicken which is deep cooked in flour.
Eating a diet filled with fried foods, particularly chicken which is deep cooked in gluten-laced flour, is damaging to gut health
Curries like Indian vindaloo are likely to irritate the gut lining and trigger bowel and digestive issues
'This means you're ingesting gluten too – it's a double whammy,' he said.
The third food type to steer clear of is excessively spicy foods, such as jalapeno or habanero peppers and tongue-tingling curries like Indian vindaloo which Dr Pedre said are likely to irritate the gut lining and trigger bowel and digestive issues.
But it's not all doom, gloom and dietary restrictions, as Dr Pedre revealed there are plenty of tasty treats which stimulate the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
Immune-boosting shiitake mushrooms are a great vegetarian choice for promoting gut health
Dr Pedre suggested opting for fish skewers instead of steak or battered chicken
'My safe bet when I eat out is going to a Greek restaurant. The menu is always packed with dishes easy on digestion, like salads, grilled vegetables and grilled or baked meat,' he said.
Dr Pedre suggested opting for fish skewers instead of steak or battered chicken, and garnishing home cooked dishes with kitchen staples like ginger and scallions which contain health-giving anti-inflammatory properties.
Immune-boosting shiitake mushrooms are a great vegetarian choice for promoting gut health.
He recommended starting the day with a slice of lemon in lukewarm water to gently wake the digestive system and liver.
Dr Pedre urged anyone who has taken even one course of antibiotics in their life to embark on a 24-hour gut cleanse, after revealing just a single dose destroys gut flora which takes up to 12 months to regenerate.
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