The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can't digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. And while we can't control all the factors that go into maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, we can manipulate the balance of our microbes by paying attention to what we eat. Shilpa Ravella shares the best foods for a healthy gut. [Directed by Andrew Foerster, narrated by Julianna Zarzycki].

Shilpa Ravella: How the food you eat affects your gut

How the food you eat affects your gut

Switching to a high-fiber diet reduces colon inflammation and cancer risk, spotlighting dietary fiber's pivotal role in gut health.

Fermented foods infused with probiotics, like kimchi and yogurt, enliven gut microbiome diversity, underscoring traditional diets' wisdom.

Polyphenol-rich foods (fruits, vegetables, tea) boost gut bacterial diversity, revealing the subtle interplay between diet and microbiome.