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Dark Green Vegetables
Green vegetablesare packed withmicronutrients(vitamins and minerals).
Those with the darkest green color are among the better options because they’re more nutrient-dense.
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Probiotics can also help break down food and assist the body in absorbing nutrients.
Sauerkraut
Sauerkrautis afermented foodthat is produced with certain bacteria, yeast, or probiotics like(Lactiplantibacillus plantarumL.
plantarum)that support gut health.Studies suggest that sauerkraut may also reduce antibiotic-relateddiarrheaand relieve IBD symptoms.
Kefir
Kefircontains probiotics that can boost the diversity of the gut microbiome.
However, kimchi can be spicy, so it may not be helpful if spicy foods trigger digestive symptoms.
Tempeh
Tempeh is a plant-based protein made from fermentedsoybeans.
Which Food and Drinks Are Not Helpful for Digestion?
Summary
Many different types of nutrient-rich foods can benefit digestive health.
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