We all have bacteria that lives in our intestinal tracts. Some of that bacteria benefits us while other bacteria can hinder our health. Healthy gut bacteria not only helps us digest and absorb nutrients, but it also boosts our immune systems and regulates metabolism. By eating the right foods that encourage and maintain healthy and diverse gut bacteria—called prebiotics and probiotics—you can restore gut flora, reduce inflammation, improve the absorption of vitamins and minerals, decrease allergies, and more. Read on to learn how a few simple changes to your diet can support a diverse flora of gut bacteria.
