Recommendations
- Consume fermented foods and beverages like sauerkraut, kim chi, beet kvaas, kefir (water and dairy), yogurt, cortido, etc. on a daily basis.
- Consume prebiotic foods that selectively stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria already inhabiting the gut. These include onions, jerusalem artichoke, and fruits and vegetables high in soluble fiber (sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, asparagus, turnips, mango, avocados, strawberries, apricots).
Fiber
Recommendations from my midwife
- There are two kinds of fiber: soluble and insoluble
- Soluble fiber is more important for you now - try to eat more apples!
- Insoluble fiber comes from cellulose - carrots, greens, etc and 'bulks up' the stool
Recommendations from my naturopath
- For insolube fiber, eat chia seed pudding. Check out Oh She Glows for inspiration
- Eat fermented foods like tempeh, kimchi, kefir, sauerkraut
- Consume foods rich in omegas and fatty acids like avocado, oily fish
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