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The benefits of a plant-based diet on your gut

2025/2/11
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Hannah Holscher
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Maria Godoy
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Marielle Segarra
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Shauna Spence
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Maria Godoy: 我认为肠道微生物分解我们身体无法消化的食物,并产生影响我们健康的化学信使。这些化学信使可以促进健康,也可以阻碍健康,这完全取决于我们喂养肠道微生物的食物。研究表明,更多植物性食物与更好的肠道菌群和健康相关,即使吃肉,大量摄入多样化的植物性食物也能拥有健康的肠道菌群。健康的肠道菌群取决于植物性食物的多样性和数量,与是否是素食者无关。植物性食物包括水果、蔬菜、豆类、全谷物、坚果和种子等。不同的肠道微生物需要不同的纤维来发挥作用,摄入多种植物纤维能确保肠道微生物获得所需的工具来维持健康。肉食者的肠道菌群通常含有更多与肉类消化相关的细菌,但也可能与炎症性肠病和较高的结肠癌风险有关。大量摄入多种植物性食物的肉食者可以拥有和素食者一样健康的肠道。 Hannah Holscher: 作为一名营养师,我总是建议大家多吃各种颜色的植物性食物,因为不同颜色的植物性食物含有不同的纤维和植物营养素,对健康有益。 Shauna Spence: 我觉得冷冻蔬菜和水果同样健康且通常更便宜,目标是每天尽可能多地吃各种植物。 Marielle Segarra: 我觉得保持饮食多样性比只吃几种健康食物更好,即使已经吃得很健康,也应该尝试增加一种新的植物性食物。尝试每天在饮食中增加一两种我通常不吃的植物。摄入更多植物性食物有助于肠道内有益细菌的生长,从而改善健康,减少炎症,增强免疫系统。多样化饮食,包括水果、蔬菜、豆类、种子、坚果和全谷物。建议每天摄入五种植物性食物,包括冷冻蔬菜和罐装豆类。

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This chapter explores the fascinating world of gut microbes and their impact on health. A major study reveals the importance of plant-based foods in shaping a healthy gut microbiome. The study highlights the surprising finding that even meat-eaters can achieve a healthy gut by consuming a wide variety of plant-based foods.
  • Gut microbes impact health from blood sugar to mental health
  • A study of over 21,000 people showed a link between plant-based foods and healthier gut bacteria
  • Even meat-eaters with high plant intake had similar gut microbiomes to vegans

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A recent study found that one key to gut health is eating a wide variety of plants. In this episode, we talk about the research with NPR's Maria Godoy and offer tips to help you mix up your diet.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)