GOOD GUT BACTERIA – ESSENTIAL FOR BETTER HEALTH
Posted by Steve Bailey on January 24, 2012 0 Comments
The Baileys work closely with Ruth Pretty who is a Nutrition Consultant (dip ION) and is a member of the British Association of Nutritional Therapists and the Nutritional Therapy Council. Ruth has kindly agreed to share some of here knowledge with a regular article - I hope you will find it as useful as I do....
Stephen Bailey
Good Gut Bacteria:
All of these are signs that unhealthy bacteria are taking up too much room in your gut. This is very common considering how vulnerable your gut bacteria are to environmental insults. These can include stress, poor diet, numerous antibiotics, chlorinated water, pollution and chemicals.
DIET is critical. Sugar and sugary foods actually nourish the bad or pathogenic bacteria, yeast and fungi in your gut.
So eating more of the denser carbohydrates such as brown rice, quinoa, seeded breads, whole wheat pasta, lentils and beans as well as all vegetables help to restore the balance of bacteria.
Eating fermented food will also help to “reseed” your body with good bacteria.
If you do not regularly eat the traditionally fermented foods below, then a probiotic supplement is recommended.
Kefir. – fermented milk.
Lassi – an Indian yoghurt drink.
Miso – fermented soy.
When choosing fermented foods steer away from pasteurised versions, which destroy many of the naturally occurring probiotics. These include many of the probiotic drinks as they are pasteurised and typically contain added sugars, fructose corn syrup, artificial colouring or sweeteners.
When choosing a good probiotic look for –
- The bacteria strains that can survive your stomach acid and bile so that it reaches your intestines intact.
- The bacteria strains must have confirmed health-promoting features.
- Keep in the refrigerator as it is a live bacteria and is protected in the cool.
The basis of a strong immune system begins in the gut so tending to the bacteria in your gut is paramount and is an ongoing process. Provided with the proper nourishment – fermented foods, a high quality probiotic supplement and avoidance of antibiotics and other environmental assaults, your gut bacteria will flourish and reward you with good health. Latest research implicates the importance of gut bacteria in some chronic diseases such as overweight, insulin sensitivity, any inflammatory diseases and mood disorders.
Ruth recommends “ECODOPHILUS” from Bionutri 1 daily at breakfast.
Can be ordered from The Nutricentre 08456027197. Quote ZZPP010 for 10% discount. With severe symptoms an increased dose may be needed.
Ruth can be found at www.feeling-fine.com or email ruth@feeling-fine.com for more in depth information.
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