Vegan Gut Health Foods: A Practical Guide
The best vegan gut health foods are fiber-rich plants eaten in variety, plus live fermented foods. Here is what the research shows and how to use them.
Clear, evidence-informed explanations of how your gut works, what affects it and what is actually worth doing about it. Articles that touch on health are checked by a qualified medical reviewer before they are published.
The best vegan gut health foods are fiber-rich plants eaten in variety, plus live fermented foods. Here is what the research shows and how to use them.
Coffee does not appear to inflame the gut in most people, but it speeds the colon and can worsen reflux or IBS symptoms. What the research shows.
What stewed apples offer your gut, what the research on apples shows, how cooking changes them, and a simple way to make them.
Fat, protein, soluble fiber, whole grains and vinegar all slow digestion. Here is how each works, how to use them, and when slower is not better.
What a juice cleanse does and doesn’t do, what it means for fiber and gut bacteria, who should skip one, and gentler ways to use juice.
Kimchi carries live lactic acid bacteria and fiber, and small trials link it with better digestion. Here is what the research shows and the salt catch.
A plain guide to common stomach problems: how the stomach works, what causes pain, gas and reflux, what helps, and when to see a doctor.
What research says about gut health and acne: gut bacteria studies, diet and dairy, probiotic trials, and practical steps.
Medical stool tests and home microbiome kits do very different jobs. Here is what each can show, and when to see a doctor.
The everyday signs of a healthy gut, from bowel habits to gas and transit time, and the changes that mean you should see a doctor.