The #1 Habit to Start for Better Gut Health, According to Dietitians

Your gut health impacts digestion, immunity and even mood.

Eating more of these foods is the best way to support your gut microbiome.

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Many factors affect gut health.

However, the No.

1 habit to promote a healthy and diverse gut microbiome is eating a diet that regularly contains probiotic-rich foods.

We spoke with dietitians to better understand why probiotics matter and how they benefit your digestive system.

Theyre alsofound in fermented foodslike yogurt, kombucha and kimchi.

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