The gut-brain axis - Gut bacteria
The gut-brain axis is a channel by which the food we eat, after it is broken down by digestive enzymes and acted upon by the trillions of bacteria living in the gut, shapes our moods, our cognitive function, our reactivity to stress, our memory operations, how the brain ages, and much more.
Gut bacteria affect brain health, so changing your gut bacteria may improve your brain health.
Participation question:
What do you eat for good gut bacteria?
Helpful Resources/Video
How fermented foods improve immune responses (video)
How Gut Bacteria Tell Their Hosts What to Eat
10 Ways to Strengthen Your Microbiome
Foods that are high in carb, sugar, and fatty acids trigger the brain's reward system, which is why it’s comforting to you. While sometimes you can chalk it up to stress or just being in the mood for a specific food, there are reasons why you may be craving these unhealthy foods more often than you’d like.
If you have serious, long-term problems with managing your stress levels and/or unhealthy food cravings please consider seeing your doctor or talking to a therapist if you suspect those symptoms are related to your mental health challenges.
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@amiablePeace77 What do you eat for good gut bacteria?
I eat lots of veggies and yogurt and try to stick to veggie protein but I do have eggs and dairy. I avoid sugar and use a minimum of salt. I feel good.
@soulsings
Great job soul!
@amiablePeace77 at this point I am on a special diet due to health.
I just made up a dish of cooked white rice, olive oil, peanut butter, honey, brown sugar, cinnamon. Threw in some coffee a bit of spice and heated til hot, and it is tasty delish and nutrient dense!
@RogueOne1983
That dish sounds very special!
@amiablePeace77 it is delicious it was easy to mix now I must finish eating it or it will go bad.
@amiablePeace77
I take Probiotics daily. The drink or the pills
@WorkingitThrough2
Good idea to get a variety of strains of probiotic bacteria into the gut! I also make my own Kombucha to get those bacteria, it's at a very low cost and to me quite tasty!
@amiablePeace77
Share the information on the recipe Please. We all like to save some cash😊
@amiablePeace77 oh I really struggle to eat any food. I'm not healthy. I actually weigh just under 60 pounds. But remember I only have half a bidy. So I'm not doing bad
@Tinywhisper11
Living with disability is definitively not easy in this fast paced world, hugs. I admire everyone who does not let their disability make them feel stuck but still do something they can and not forget to smile! 💙
@amiablePeace77 🙂❤❤hugs you back
@Tinywhisper11 I hope you eat your food. When I do not eat enough I get depressed and anxious. Food helps me. Try it and see.
@soulsings yeah it's a trauma thing. But I try to eat as much as I can 🤗❤
@Tinywhisper11 you are trying!