Food and the microbiome: what really feeds your gut flora

Your microbiome eats what you eat — literally.

Fibre (vegetables, pulses, fruit, whole grains) is its favourite dish, and fermented foods (yoghurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi) bring it new good bacteria directly.

Conversely, too much sugar or ultra-processed food favours the least helpful species.

No need to overhaul your plate overnight: a few regular adjustments are enough to make a real difference, over several weeks.

This article is part of ILINNE's free fundamentals — reviewed by a doctor, written to be understood the first time.