Are you feeding your gut bugs?
What are “gut bugs” you might ask? Last week we talked about E. Coli and how these “bugs” can make you sick. But you also have good “bugs” or bacteria in your gut. And guess what? You need to feed this good bacteria. They are now finding that having good bacteria in your gut has huge health benefits. As Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen said in a recent article, the next time “you open the fridge, remember that you’re not eating just for one. You’re also feeding the 100 trillion bacteria that call your digestive system home.” ( By feeding these good gut bacteria you can: Help control your weight Promote heart health Stabilize blood sugar levels Improve your immune system Improve your mood So what can you do to feed your gut bugs and reap these health benefits? Probiotics – eating a yogurt a day is a good start. Yogurt has probiotics which helps put the good bugs in your gut. Fiber rich plant foods ...