Some fruits have much more power over the microbiota than we think. This is the case of the apple, which, against all expectations, turns out to be a real gold mine of (good) bacteria and fibre, necessary and useful for rebalancing the flora. In any case, this is what Dr. Emily Leeming, whose book Genius Gut: How to Eat for Your Second Brain will be released in France next July. He explains it in the columns of Rowing :
“Apples contain fiber, including a probiotic fiber called pectin, which nourishes the good bacteria in your gut.” She continues : “They also contain a lot of polyphenols, which have a prebiotic effect on the intestinal microbiome. »
But is this a sign that we should stop taking probiotics in favor of eating apples regularly? Not necessarily ! If you experience a particular problem (regular bloating, unusual bowel movements, abdominal pain) in this case, taking probiotics can be a solution!
On the other hand, if you feel like your gut health is pretty stable, your doctor is clear. In your opinion, “There is no need to take a probiotic supplement if you are already healthy and just want to support your gut microbiome. Your diet has a much bigger impact.
Organic apple or not: that is the question
To achieve better effects on gut health, should we consume organic apples? Unfortunately, the specialist does not necessarily have the answer to this thorny question:
“We don’t yet know whether organic fruit and vegetables contain more microbes than non-organic ones and whether this makes a difference to the gut microbiome”
According to her, soil can still play an important role in the quality of fruits and vegetables:
“Soil health likely plays a huge role in the microbial richness of the foods we eat, especially for fruits and vegetables that grow near or in the soil, such as root vegetables – soil is particularly dense with microbes. One teaspoon of soil contains more microbes than people on the planet. »
To have the answer to this question we will have to wait a few more years…
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Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
