Maximise gut health with the first meal of the day offering numerous prebiotic fibres to feed out friendly bacteria. Chickpeas, dandelion root and chia all create a healthy gut!
Our gut is home to trillions of bacteria, and we are only starting to understand all the functions in relation to human health. We know that the friendly bacteria act in protecting the gut from the ‘bad bacteria’, otherwise known as pathogens. The bacteria also help in extracting nutrients and energy from our food, assist with the digestion of certain foods that the small intestine has not been able to digest, and have a role in maintaining a normal immune system. A healthy gut has been linked to decreased risk of obesity, insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes), and may have a role in managing anxiety and depression. Given all the functions of the gut bacteria, some experts consider the gut bacteria a separate organ. So how do we make sure our gut is working at its fullest potential? Here are my top 3 tips to maximizing a healthy gut and a simple prebiotic smoothie bowl recipe with chickpeas to go along with it.
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