• April 25, 2024

The intestinal flora It consists of more than 3 million bacteria charities that live naturally in our intestines. These organisms are intended to care for and maintain health as they prevent others that are harmful from staying in the body and causing an infection.

The intestinal flora contributes to the production of some vitamins, such as B complex and vitamin K. However, the use of antibiotics, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea infection or the stress , are factors that alter the alter and decrease.

The goal of regenerating bacterial flora is that the stomach resume in good condition its digestive functions, elimination of toxins, transformation of food and transport through the mucosa, so that foods should be consumed on a regular basis to help maintain balance.

Regenerating foods

In an interview with Fernanda Zimmernman, nutritionist at the Kellogg's National Institute of Health and Nutrition , details that there are a series of foods that favor the increase of bacterial flora:

1. Dairy products and their derivatives. Foods such as yogurt, fermented milk drinks, cottage cheese and jocoque, contribute to the regeneration of the intestinal flora . These fermented foods have a series of live microorganisms called probiotics, which promote gastrointestinal health.

2. Probiotics from the East . More and more people are hearing about the benefits of kefir, miso soup, sauerkraut, Jerusalem artichokes, tempeh and microalgae (for example spirulina), whose phytonutrients are better absorbed in the stomach and repair the mucosa that covers it.
 

3. Prebiotic foods. The fibers prebiotics selectively nourish bacteria beneficial in the digestive tract and stimulate its growth or activity. They are naturally found in legumes, fruits and vegetables such as apple, peach, strawberry, prickly pear, chayote, green beans, squash, seeds and grains.

The fibers prebiotics They can also be added to foods that do not contain fiber, to provide specific benefits for digestive health, such as recovery from intestinal flora
 

4. Fortified foods . More and more new products are being developed to which the beneficial components are added or increased in order to recover the intestinal flora ; for example, fortified dairy products, cereals added with probiotics, and box bread added with prebiotic fiber, among others.

Caring for and preserving intestinal flora helps prevent diseases such as colon cancer, autoimmune diseases, hemorrhoids, allergies, and even heart problems, which is achieved through a balanced diet and low in saturated fat, plus the practice of regular physical activity.

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