01/12/2022
A good read
What we eat determines what kind of bacteria we foster the growth of in our gut, which can increase or decrease our risk of some of our leading killer diseases.
The human gut has a diverse collection of microorganisms making up around a thousand species, and each individual has their own unique collection. Yet, simply put, the bacteria are what we eat. When we eat fiber, the fiber-munching bacteria multiply and we get more anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer short-chain fatty acids. When we eat less fiber, our fiber-eating bacteria starve off.
Good bacteria—those living with us in symbiosis—are nourished by fruits, veggies, grains, and beans, whereas bad bacteria—those that may contribute to disease—are fed by meat, including seafood, junk food and fast food, as well as dairy and eggs. Typical Western diets can decimate our good gut flora.
One of the biggest problems with typical Western diets is that they don’t leave anything for our bacteria to eat, which results in dysbiosis, an imbalance where bad bacteria can take over and increase our susceptibility to inflammatory diseases, colon cancer, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
To learn more, see the following on https://bit.ly/3ekYbIJ:
"How to Develop a Healthy Gut Ecosystem" https://bit.ly/3k81Ah2.
Microbiome topic page: https://bit.ly/2MZdXRg
"Microbiome: We Are What They Eat" http://bit.ly/2sPVd6L
"Gut Dysbiosis: Starving Our Microbial Self" http://bit.ly/2G8y1fm
