Plant-Based Diets
Animal-based diets encourage the growth of various gut bacteria more than plant-based diets. Numerous studies have demonstrated that vegan diets benefit the gut flora due to their high levels of fiber. For instance, a tiny 2013 study discovered that a vegetarian diet decreased the number of disease-causing bacteria in obese individuals, inflammation, body weight, and cholesterol levels.
Another analysis published in 2019 revealed that plant diets are abundant in particular nutrients that can raise levels of helpful bacteria and lower dangerous strains to promote gut health. However, it is not apparent if a reduction in meat consumption brings about the advantages of a plant-based diet on the gut flora or if additional variables may also be at play.
One food that is a part of plant-based diets is lentils. It contains essential nutrients like iron, vitamin B, folate, and gut-healing-resistant starches. Resistance starches are carbohydrates fermenting in the large intestines and function as prebiotics to feed the beneficial bacteria in the gut. This has the added advantages of feeling full for extended periods, enhancing bowel regularity, boosting heart health, and maintaining gut microbiota.
