A gut health expert has shared his daily eating habits, including the one food you should incorporate into your diet to maintain a healthy digestive system.
Dr Joseph Salhab, known as “The Stomach Doc”, took to TikTok with a now-viral post explaining how certain foods can enhance memory and focus.
According to Dr Salhab, berries and other nutritious fruits are key for boosting cognitive functions. His own diet features Greek yoghurts and berries as a fundamental component, enhanced with additional ingredients that not only add flavour but also offer health benefits.
These include Omega 3-rich foods and other wholesome choices, making it an ideal breakfast for those keen on supporting their gut health.
Dr Salhab explained: “I start off with natural probiotics with Greek yoghurt or Kefir and they’re naturally lower in lactose so it’s great for the lactose intolerant. I add some berries because they help my gut bacteria thrive and they help with memory and focus.”
He continued, detailing his breakfast toppings: “I top it off with some walnuts for healthy fats and Omega 3’s, some chia seeds for extra fibre and to prevent constipation and some cinnamon for anti-inflammatory effects, and once I finish this great breakfast I’m ready to rock and roll and start my day and see some patients.”
Probiotics, which are known to assist individuals with inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS), play a significant role in rebalancing gut bacteria, as noted by the NHS.
The NHS website offers advice on probiotics, stating: “Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts promoted as having various health benefits. They’re usually added to yoghurts or taken as food supplements, and are often described as ‘good’ or ‘friendly’ bacteria.
Probiotics are thought to help restore the natural balance of bacteria in your gut (including your stomach and intestines) when it’s been disrupted by an illness or treatment. There’s some evidence that probiotics may be helpful in some cases, such as helping to ease some symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).”
The site also lists foods associated with a healthy bowel, including “wholemeal bread, brown rice, fruit and veg, beans, oats.”