A healthy state of the intestinal microflora helps protect against obesity, allergies, diabetes, and possibly even dementia, says Dr. Michaela Axt-Hadermann, a doctor from Germany.
In the interview, the doctor gave several tips on how to improve the condition of the intestinal microflora. First of all, the professor recommended eating as varied as possible. The more diverse we cook and eat, the more diverse the intestinal flora becomes, says the expert.
Consume products with prebiotics. Inulin, oligofructose, and galactooligosaccharides are prebiotics naturally found in food. Representing hard-to-digest fibers, they contribute to the development of intestinal flora. The doctor's advice: to replenish prebiotics, you need to include oatmeal, leeks, legumes, coffee, green tea in your diet.
Do not get carried away with a low-carb diet. Many carbohydrate products are ruthlessly eliminated from the diet, but carbohydrate fiber is a favorite food of beneficial intestinal bacteria. For this reason, it is beneficial to eat a healthy amount of grains, including rice, and cold potatoes.
Meat and dairy products - in moderate quantities. If the diet is characterized by a large amount of protein and a low amount of carbohydrates, such a one-sided form of nutrition can negatively affect the state of the intestinal microflora. Meat and dairy products may well be part of the diet, but they should be consumed only in moderate quantities, the doctor gave another piece of advice.
Do not be afraid of dirt in everyday life. The more hygienic the environment, the more often allergies or asthma occur. Intestinal bacteria are only happy with a small amount of dirt, the professor claims. Microbes penetrating the body settle in the intestines and "train" them, which strengthens the immune system.
Be careful with antibiotics. These drugs do not distinguish between useful and dangerous intestinal bacteria, they destroy both of them equally effectively.
"Use antibiotics only when absolutely necessary. After antibacterial therapy, it takes from three months to a year to restore the intestinal flora," Axt-Gadermann warned.
Avoid artificial sweeteners. Although they have fewer calories, they lead to disruption of the intestinal flora, which, in turn, can cause diabetes, disrupt sugar metabolism, and contribute to weight gain.
Live in harmony with the biological clock. Lack of sleep, activity, activity at night changes the condition of the intestinal flora for the worse. Accordingly, in order to improve the functioning of the intestines, it is necessary to end the habit of staying awake at night and going to bed earlier, the specialist emphasized.
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