Kiwifruit
Gram for gram one of the most nutrient-dense common fruits. Kiwifruit’s actinidin enzyme aids protein digestion, and two kiwis a day improved bowel regularity…
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THE COLLECTION
Health Benefit: Gut Health
Every entry in this collection — sourced, checked and written to be read.
Oats
Oats are the signature source of beta-glucan, a soluble fiber with enough cholesterol-lowering evidence behind it to earn an FDA-approved heart health claim.
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Whole Wheat Bread
True 100% whole grain bread keeps the fiber, B vitamins and minerals of the wheat kernel — large cohort studies consistently tie whole grain…
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Lentils
Few foods match lentils’ combination of plant protein, fiber and iron for the price. Their low glycemic index makes them a staple in blood…
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Chickpeas
The base of hummus and falafel delivers nearly 9 g of protein and 8 g of fiber per 100 g cooked — a satiety…
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Black Beans
Black beans’ dark seed coats hold the same anthocyanin family found in berries. Their resistant starch ferments into butyrate, a key fuel for colon…
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Banana
The original portable energy bar. Bananas pair quick-release carbohydrate with potassium and B6, and slightly green bananas add resistant starch that feeds beneficial gut…
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Apple
An apple’s soluble pectin fiber slows digestion and feeds the gut microbiome, which is part of why regular apple eaters consistently show lower cardiovascular…
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