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Tis pumpkin season, and scientists say consuming pumpkins hold the promise of good gut health, even protection against type 2 diabetes. “Number one, they increase the beneficial bacteria like Akkermansia, which we love,” says Will Bulsiewicz, M.D. in a recent “Eating Well”interview (1). “Number two, they lower unhealthy bacteria like Biophila. Number three, they increase gut diversity,” he continued.

Another friendly fall food is beets, a good source of nitrates. Our bodies convert nitrates into nitric oxide which relaxes our blood vessels, says Bulsiewicz (2). Other veggies he recommends are acorn squash and purple cabbage.

 

 

1) https://www.eatingwell.com/pumpkin-supports-your-metabolism-according-to-gastroenterologist-8350032

2) https://www.eatingwell.com/article/8078495/best-gut-healthy-fall-vegetables-according-to-gastroenterologist/