A new study shows that eating a handful of almonds daily may significantly enhance gut health.
The King’s College London study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that the typical, highly processed Western diet is not conducive to gut health, which can be affected, not just by what we eat, but how we eat, according to Metro.
But having a healthy gut is vital and has been linked to reduced anxiety and a lower risk of diabetes and inflammation. That’s why it’s important to eat foods rich in fat, such as avocados, as well as healthy bacteria from foods, such as yogurt, and fiber from fruits and vegetables.
And now, almonds can be added to that list that promotes gut health, as the study found that eating a handful of almonds every day promotes regular bowel movements throughout the week.
This is because almonds, which contain fats, fiber and polyphenols, increase the production of butyrate, a fatty acid that promotes intestinal health by keeping the colon healthy, improving intestinal transit time (the time it takes food to pass through the intestines), and working As a fuel source for cells in the large intestine, it regulates the absorption of other nutrients in the intestine and contributes to supporting a balanced immune system.