Two recent studies from Penn State found that adding a daily serving of peanuts, about 28 grams, and a teaspoon of herbs and spices to your diet “may affect the composition of gut bacteria, an indicator of overall health.” In the peanut study, after 6 weeks of incorporating their daily peanut serving, the participants “showed an increased abundance of Ruminococcaceae, a group of bacteria linked to healthy liver metabolism and immune function.” In the herbs and spices, “scientists analyzed the impact of adding blends of herbs and spices — such as cinnamon, ginger, cumin, turmeric, rosemary, oregano, basil and thyme” and found that at the end of 4 weeks, the participants “showed an increase in gut bacteria diversity, including an increase in Ruminococcaceae, most notably with the medium and high doses of herbs and spices.”
Add These Two Things to Your Diet for a Healthier Gut Microbiome
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