Despite all the hype about probiotics and detoxifying “gut resets,” scientists still do not have a general consensus regarding what constitutes a healthy gut.
Biologists and dieticians have, however, identified correlations between a healthy microbiome and a healthy diet. “Plant foods contain a lot of things that can maintain and promote gut health,” Professor of Nutrition Teresa Fung told The Boston Globe. “Replacing meat with beans and peas is a simple way to bring a greater variety of plants onto your plate.”