“One way to improve your gut health is to eat more high-fiber foods with vitamin C,” Salhab explained. “This has been shown to increase the good gut bacteria for optimal GI [gastrointestinal] health.”
Salhab suggests sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome , also known as IBS, to slowly test their tolerance of these seven foods because the fructose in fruits can trigger IBS symptoms.
Women and people with gastrointestinal disorders such as IBS, chronic constipation and ulcerative colitis tend to have more frequent and severe bloating.
Overall, nearly 18% of the population experiences bloating at least once a week, a global survey found .
We typically only consume around 15 grams a day when the American Heart Association recommends adults eat 25 to 30 grams to help regulate bowel movements, control blood sugar and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
To wit, some participants of a 2023 study found greater constipation relief from eating two peeled green kiwis a day than from taking a fiber supplement.
If you can stomach it, kiwi skin is high in fiber. Haddad revealed this week that she doesn’t mind the peel if it has been “heavily washed.”
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