How the food you eat affects your gut - Shilpa Ravella

The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can’t digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. And while we can’t control all the factors that go into maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, we can manipulate the balance of our microbes by paying attention to what we eat. Shilpa Ravella shares the best foods for a healthy gut.

Lesson by Shilpa Ravella, animation by Andrew Foerster.

[honigdaemon]

Woah, I never felt so bad for hungry bacteria..

[helenarichard]

Fiber is so underrated. It is probably the best overlooked "superfood". It makes you slimmer, it balances hormones because, cleanses your colon, it keeps you satisfied. May be the most important thing in the diet, and it's missing in so many modern foods. Add oatmeal to all the things!

[itsnemosoul]

Eating oatmeal with fruit, nuts and seeds in the morning is such a game changer because it prevents me from having cravings later on, it's a filling meal and sets a good example for the day.
When I want to eat cheese or pasta later on I do, but I eat them with greens and a healthy protein source. when I want sweets I eat them - but I try not to overinduldge. Add a little bit of exercise every day and you're good to go. It's not about restriction but about something you can stick to long term.

[sommerprettygirlgamer]

Its a damn shame school didn't teach us about this and how crucial your diet can have an impact on your mental health.

[edwnx]

plus, good bacteria can help reduce depression, anxiety, and stress!

[fatherlouiswilliamssugaada]

These bacteria are so cute they make me happy 😊

[NaeNae]

As an East African it always concerns me that there is this narrative that some how Africans don't eat meat. Historically we are hunter gatherers. My origins are Massai and Chagga tribe, historically we ate and eat plently of fresh meat as well as fruits and veg. What we don't eat is processed foods and foods high in sugar.

[kayleighperry]

The animation for this is honestly one of the best I've seen 10/10 good job

[MaxiPCX]

so like, we have many pets inside our tummies that we feed and stuff? pretty cool.

[vincentphan]

Excuse me while I summarize the whole video:

AHEM..

Eat fibers.

[Aacuna]

The sad animation starving the cute little bacteria makes me never want to eat junk food again 😂

[wesleydaub]

I've been a fast food addict for my entire life up until 7 months ago, I finally quit stopping to eat at the grease pits and never looked back.

[MelanieAnneAhern]

One of the reasons why we should all be fermenting food at home. It's really a lost art.

[NR]

Thank you Ted Ed! Here I am trying to learn all this up due to IBS. I know there are many like me, so thank you for putting this clear understanding content out!

[SwasthyaNeer]

Great video. Especially important for those trying to heal their gut from ibd inflammation. Woah, I never felt so bad for hungry bacteria..

[LuigisBiggestFan]

thanks for giving me yet another reason to keep drinking tea

[TheVero]

Loved the animations! I felt sympathy for the bacteria dying off! Well I'm off to keeping it alive! Good day people!

[baibajane]

I can say that I feel a drastic change in my mood and my body when I eat bad and when I eat good.

[carlaleal]

This was sincerely the BEST video I've seen related to this subject. Congratulation to the illustrator/animator which also did an amazing job! The information in this video is very helpful, absolutely sharing this everything with everyone! ♥

[jordanmims]

I was actually teaching my kids about this topic this week - so this came at a perfect time 😄