Gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has recently given nine important facts related to digestive health, which can change people’s perceptions about everyday food. Dr. Sethi especially described light green banana as the most beneficial for digestion. These green bananas contain resistant starch, which acts like fiber and promotes good bacteria, which improves our intestines health. Conversely, completely ripe bananas contain more sugar, which are not as beneficial for digestion.
Apart from this, he also spoke about some common character foods that give digestion and many benefits to the body. For example, when the rice is cooled and heated again, the resistant starch increases in it, which helps in the control of blood sugar and promotes good digestion. Blue and red berry (such as blueberries, strawberries) are rich in antioxidants that reduce inflammation and keep the heart and brain healthy.
Chia seeds are small but nutritious seeds, which contain omega-3, fiber and protein. They relieve constipation, control appetite and help heart health. Yogurt is a good source of probiotics, which balances the bacteria of the intestine and improves digestion.
Dr. Sethi also told that nuts, such as walnuts, almonds and cashews are rich in healthy fat and protein, which help to keep memory better. Also, green leafy vegetables like spinach, kail are helpful in removing toxins from the body and increasing iron.
The use of extra virgin olive oil is beneficial for heart health instead of ultrafiltard oil. And most importantly, drinking the right amount of water, which improves digestion and makes the skin shiny.
Dr. Sethi believes that we can improve our health and digestion by small changes in everyday food, not required expensive superfoods or supplements.