Summers are here! This is the most demanding season for your body. Climate change, pollution, vacation travelling leads to disrupted food habits. Here is what you have to do to keep your body cool during this summer.
Understanding Prebiotic and Probiotic Food
Bacteria are living organisms inside the body which perform some critical functions. There are lakhs and lakhs of these bacteria out of which gut bacteria are most important because they complete the food cycle and mood cycle of the body. Gut is called the second brain of the body.
Prebiotic food is the one which feeds the good bacteria in the gut. It is essential that good bacteria gets the right food so that it can multiply and maintain the good bacteria layer in the inside of the gut.
Examples of Prebiotic food are banana, garlic, onion, asparagus, oats, flaxseeds and of course the humble apple.
There are times when due to unhealthy food habits and some other factors, the gut bacteria layer might thin out or go altogether. If that happens, it is the Probiotic food which will help get the bacteria back.
Examples of probiotics are curd, buttermilk, kimchi, kefir, sauerkraut, kombucha, miso and tempeh.
Benefits of a balanced gut
Since gut is mostly about food, a healthy gut means you will have more energy, more nutrients at your disposal. It will also lead to better immunity and help with healthy skin and good moods. Your overall digestion will also feel better.
You must take a good balance of Prebiotic and Probiotic food daily.
Foods to keep you cooler in summer
The most important way to eat in summer is to eat light and eat during the early part of the day. Avoid eating masala laden food late evening. Also a majority of your diet has to contain these most beneficial food for the summers.
- Cucumber
- Watermelon
- Mint
- Coconut Water
- Yogurt/Buttermilk
- Fennel Seeds
- Leafy Greens
- Citrus Fruits
- Aloe Vera
Let’s build healthy habits that last a lifetime!
