You can do plenty of things to improve your general digestive health.

One is to eat a diet rich in foods that aid the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. 

The following foods are great options for improving your digestive health:

• Vegetables: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, arugula, carrots, kale, beetroot, Swiss chard, spinach, ginger, mushrooms, and zucchini
• Roots and tubers: potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, carrots, squash, and turnips
• Fermented vegetables: kimchi, sauerkraut, tempeh, and miso
• Fruit: coconut, grapes, bananas, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, oranges, mandarin, lemon, limes, passionfruit, and papaya
• Sprouted seeds: chia seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, and more
• Gluten-free grains: buckwheat, amaranth, rice (brown and white), sorghum, teff, and gluten-free oats
• Healthy fats: avocado, avocado oil, and extra virgin olive oil
• Fish: salmon, tuna, herring, and other omega-3-rich fish
• Meats and eggs: lean cuts of chicken, beef, lamb, turkey, and eggs
• Herbs and spices: all herbs and spices
• Cultured dairy products: kefir, yogurt, Greek yogurt, and traditional buttermilk
• Beverages: bone broth, teas, coconut milk, nut milk, water, and kombucha
• Nuts: raw nuts, including peanuts, almonds, and nut-based products, such as nut milks

FOODS TO AVOID :

Avoiding certain foods is equally important for improving your gut health.

Some foods have been shown to cause inflammation in your body, which may promote the growth of unhealthy gut bacteria that are linked to many chronic diseases.

The following list contains foods that may harm healthy gut bacteria, as well as some that are believed to trigger digestive symptoms, such as bloating, constipation, and diarrhea:

• Wheat-based products: bread, pasta, cereals, wheat flour, couscous, etc.
• Gluten-containing grains: barley, rye, bulgur, seitan, triticale, and oats
• Processed meats: cold cuts, deli meats, bacon, hot dogs, etc.
• Baked goods: cakes, muffins, cookies, pies, pastries, and pizza
• Snack foods: crackers, muesli bars, popcorn, pretzels, etc.
• Junk food: fast foods, potato chips, sugary cereals, candy bars, etc.
• Dairy products: milk, cheeses, and ice cream
• Refined oils: canola, sunflower, soybean, and safflower oils
• Artificial sweeteners: aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin
• Sauces: salad dressings, as well as soy, teriyaki, and hoisin sauce
• Beverages: alcohol, carbonated beverages, and other sugary drinks