How to Support Your Amazing Micro Biome!

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Micro Biome Facts That Will Convince You It Is Very Important:

  • 3-7 lbs. of microbes live on our epithelial surfaces
  • We have just as many bacteria as cells in our body
  • Bacterial DNA in our body compared to human DNA in our body is 150/1
  • Everyone has a unique micro biome just like we each have a unique fingerprint
  • Many factors affect our micro biome and one that we have the most control over is our diet
  • Changes in micro biome composition can occur within 24 hours of changing ones diet. You must keep up with the food changes to keep the new micro biome
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Let’s Talk Prebiotics (hint: food for your micro biome):

  • Our bodies don’t digest prebiotics. The microbes in our bodies digest them. So, when we eat foods that contain prebiotics, we are feeding our micro biome!
  • A few examples are insoluble fiber, resistant starch, and even polyphenols and phytochemicals.
  • Listen to this… When we eat foods with polyphenols (think brightly colored fruits and veggies), for example blueberries which are rich in anthocyanins (a type of polyphenol), our microbes break down (eat) the anthocyanin and after that happens, the anthocyanin is activated to do its other amazing roles in our bodies such as reducing inflammation. Amazing, right?
  • Check out the list of prebiotic foods below to feed your micro biome.
  • Note: if you suffer from a digestive illness or symptoms, temporarily lowering certain prebiotics is often recommended.

Prebiotic Foods (Just a few to highlight today):

  • artichokes
  • asparagus
  • avocado
  • garlic
  • honey
  • legumes
  • lentils
  • plantains
  • onions
  • many fruits
  • soybeans
  • herbs and spices
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Another great post about prebiotics- from a trusted source @ backtothebooknutriiton.com

https://www.backtothebooknutrition.com/you-need-prebiotics/

Talk about supporting your micro biome… and because I enjoy learning about other cultures’ food and ways of cooking and eating and thought you might too… Check this out…. The Oishii Nippon Project (includes recipes too!)

https://www.ciaprochef.com/oishiinippon/

“The Oishii Nippon project focuses on the vegetable staples of washoku, Japan’s traditional practice of respecting nature and the harmonious production, preparation, and eating of food.”

The Oishii Nippon Project

Have a Harmonious Day!

Kuper Nutrition

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