Meet the Microbes That Shape Your Health
Beneath the surface of your belly lies a lush, living garden. Trillions of tiny gardeners—your gut bacteria—are planting seeds of health every day. They help break down your meals, protect you from unwelcome intruders, and even send signals that keep your brain blooming.
In this post, we’ll wander through your inner garden, meet some of its Most Valuable Probiotics (MVPs), and uncover the nourishing foods that help these little helpers thrive. Because when you care for your gut garden, it flourishes—and so do you.
Akkermansia muciniphila – The Garden’s Protective Fence
Think of Akkermansia as the strong, sturdy fence that keeps your gut garden safe. It tends the borders of your intestinal lining, making sure no pesky weeds (harmful bacteria) sneak in and cause trouble.
Why You’ll Love It: Helps keep your gut barrier strong, supports a healthy metabolism, and can even help with weight balance.
Favourite Fertiliser:
Cranberries – Nature’s tangy gem to nourish your garden’s fence
Pomegranate – Juicy bursts of protection
Grape skins – A fine wine for your gut’s borders
📖 Reference: Derrien, M. et al. (2004), International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology.
Bifidobacterium spp. – The Garden’s Nutrient-Rich Soil Builder
Bifidobacterium is like the gardener who composts everything down into rich, nourishing soil. It breaks down fibres, turning them into vitamins and short-chain fatty acids that feed your gut and keep your immune defences thriving.
Why You’ll Love It: Helps calm inflammation, improves digestion, and strengthens your body’s natural defences.
Favourite Fertiliser:
Green tea – A soothing sip for fertile ground
Almonds – Crunchy fuel for healthy soil
Cacao – A decadent treat that feeds your microbes
📖 Reference: Picard, C. et al. (2005), Allergy, 60(6), pp. 734-745.
Lactobacillus – The Garden’s Compost Master
Lactobacillus is like a skilled composter, transforming your food into nourishing lactic acid that balances the pH of your gut garden and keeps unwanted weeds at bay.
Why You’ll Love It: Supports smooth digestion, strengthens your gut ecosystem, and boosts your immunity.
Favourite Fertiliser:
Yogurt – Creamy nourishment for your blooms
Kimchi – A spicy kick to enrich the soil
Pickles – A tangy twist to keep your garden balanced
📖 Reference: Gänzle, M. G. (2015), Current Opinion in Food Science.
These beneficial bacteria are the tireless caretakers of your gut garden, each playing a unique role in helping your health flourish. 🌱 Curious which of these friendly gardeners are living in your microbiome? Order a gut health test with us and start growing your healthiest inner garden yet!
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
The information found on Linda Conder Gut Feeling or any of its media platforms is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Any statements made on these platforms are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent any disease or illness. Please consult with your medical practitioner before making any changes to your current diet and lifestyle.
References List:
Derrien, M. et al. (2004), International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology.
Picard, C. et al. (2005), Allergy, 60(6), pp. 734-745.
Miquel, S. et al. (2013), Nature Reviews Microbiology, 11(12), pp. 761-770.
Gänzle, M. G. (2015), Current Opinion in Food Science.
Tamanai-Shacoori, Z. et al. (2017), Frontiers in Microbiology.
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