2023-11-07 13:35:34
Gastrointestinal Day Celebrates the Importance of Gut Health
Bad Feilnbach, November 7th, 2023: Gastrointestinal Day, celebrated on November 7th, aims to raise awareness about the significance of the intestines for our overall health. The intestines not only play a vital role in the digestive system but also contribute to the immune system. The composition of bacteria in the gut, known as the microbiome, is crucial for a healthy gut. To promote the development of the microbiome during rehabilitation after primary oncological therapy, the Medical Park Bad Feilnbach Blumenhof focuses on personalized nutrition.
“We don’t have a bland diet, not even after intestinal tumor treatment. Instead, we rely on individually tailored whole foods to strengthen the intestinal microbiome,” explains Dr. med. Andreas Arndt, chief physician of oncology and nutritional doctor at the Medical Park Bad Feilnbach Blumenhof. By providing beneficial intestinal bacteria with selected fiber-rich foods like white beans, winter squash, oat flakes, chives, carrots, and red apples, a natural microbiome can be built up. This approach ensures the supply of essential, health-promoting nutrients while stimulating the appetite, which is beneficial for both the body and soul. It has been observed that this method is particularly helpful for tumor patients recovering from colon cancer surgery.
The Medical Park Bad Feilnbach Blumenhof offers personal individual consultations, nutrition training, and cooking seminars as a basis for gut-healthy nutrition. “We provide real-life tips for delicious cuisine that is rich in nutrients,” emphasizes Simone Henning, head of nutritional advice at the Medical Park Bad Feilnbach Blumenhof and Reithofpark. She suggests that cooked vegetables are more digestible than raw vegetables and recommends tossing seasonal vegetables in a little high-quality olive oil and lightly seasoning them before baking in the oven. This simple method not only adds valuable fiber and nutrients but also saves preparation time.
Fiber is essential for a gut-healthy diet and can be classified as insoluble or soluble. Insoluble fiber, found in whole grain products, mushrooms, and legumes, swells when combined with sufficient fluid, promoting satiety, loosening stools, and cleansing the intestines. The beneficial intestinal bacteria primarily feed on soluble fiber, which is abundant in fruits and vegetables. Resistant starch, another form of fiber, acts as an important energy supplier for the intestinal mucosa and offers protection against inflammation. Potatoes, cooled after cooking, along with pasta, rice, and oatmeal are rich sources of resistant starch. Nutrition expert Simone Henning advises gradually increasing the amount of fiber in one’s diet to avoid potential intolerance, flatulence, and stomach pain.
“Bitter substances, such as those found in winter endive and chicory, are particularly valuable,” notes Henning. In seminars and cooking courses offered by the Medical Park Bad Feilnbach, she emphasizes the importance of secondary plant substances found in herbs, fruits, vegetables, cocoa, and nuts. These ingredients have anti-inflammatory and cell-protecting effects while stabilizing the function of the gut microbiome.
Incorporating gut-healthy foods into daily menus is beneficial for everyone. A balanced microbiome strengthens the organism and the immune system, alleviates intestinal-related inflammatory diseases, and promotes a positive mood.
For further press information, please contact:
Sigrid Tosana
Communication and Marketing
Medical Park Bad Feilnbach
Reithof 1 83075 Bad Feilnbach
Tel.: +49 8066 18-9160
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About the Medical Park Clinic Group:
With 13 specialist clinics and two outpatient therapy centers in Bavaria, Berlin, Hesse, and North Rhine-Westphalia, the Medical Park Clinic Group is a premium provider of medical rehabilitation and prevention in Germany. Specializing in neurology, orthopedics/traumatology/sports medicine, internal medicine/cardiology, oncology, and psychosomatics, the Medical Park clinics are equipped to a high standard and located in fantastic locations. With approximately 70,000 patients each year, the 3,500 employees of the traditional family business ensure the well-being and recovery of patients. For more information, visit www.medicalpark.de and the Medical Park “active” digital magazine at www.active.medicalpark.de.]
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