“Trendy” fruit supercharges your GOOD gut bacteria

I don’t mind when something becomes TRENDY…

Especially if it’s good for your health!

Take gut health, for example. It seems to be the new buzzword in the health and wellness world these days.

But the reality is that maintaining a healthy gut contributes to a strong immune system, strong heart and brain health, improved mood, healthy sleep, effective digestion, and prevents some cancers and autoimmune diseases.

So, this is a trend EVERYONE should be following.

And if you need a little help keeping your gut healthy, there’s another diet “trend” that can do wonders for your gut.

Avocados… the delicious, healthy, fat-rich fruit (yes, it’s a fruit – not a veggie) that also seem to be all the rage these days are actually great for your gut health.

Researchers from the University of Illinois say adding avocado to just one meal a day can improve the diversity of microbes in the gut and the healthy substances they create.

The researchers found that people who ate avocados every day as part of a meal had a greater abundance of gut microbes that break down fiber and produce metabolites – compounds that support gut health.

During the 12-week study, the research team examined a group of adults that were considered obese or overweight. Half the group was given an avocado at one meal… the other half was not.

It turns out that the ‘avocado group’ consumed slightly more calories… BUT more fat left their body through their stool.

So, avocados were reducing the amount of bile acids found in the gut. The LESS bile acids, the HEALTHIER the gut!

Avocados are packed with soluble fiber and monounsaturated fat… both of which are good for your gut.

If you were to ask me how I like to get my daily intake of avocados, I’d recommend a simple piece of avocado toast.

Simply toast some heart-healthy bread (like Ezekiel bread), and instead of spreading it with butter… I spread it with avocado.

Top it with your favorite salsa (or even a poached egg), and you have yourself a delicious, high-fiber breakfast!

You can also utilize avocado oil supplements as an alternative to the real deal. These can be found in most health food stores.

Just remember, while avocados are packed with nutrients, they are also calorie-dense. So just be sure to stick to ONE avocado per day.

And if you do go the supplement route, stick to the recommended dosage on the product label.

Finally, you should also be supplementing your gut health with a high-quality probiotic.

To,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Melore, Chris. “An avocado a day keeps poor gut health away, study reveals.” https://studyfinds.org/avocado-strengthens-gut-health/