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Page 46 | Abby's Magazine - www.AbbysMag.com In some cases, their numbers remained low even aer the mice were again given high-fiber meals, suggesting it can be quite difficult to repopulate certain gut bacteria once they've been severely diminished. Moreover, each successive generation of offspring in the low-fiber group ended up with less diversity than their parents, suggesting the problem compounds over generations. Previous studies have already confirmed that the human microbiome has undergone significant changes over the course of history, along with changes in diet. Distinct differences in the gut microbiome have also been found between Western city-dwellers and rural villagers and indigenous hunter-gatherers. As a general rule, people who eat a more plant-based diet tend to have a more diverse gut microbiome than those who skimp on fresh veggies and fruits and eat more processed foods. optimize your microBiome with proBiotics and fiBer One of the easiest ways to improve your gut health is by eating REAL food, including plenty of fresh, preferably locally grown organic vegetables, along with traditionally fermented foods. is kind of diet will provide plenty of that which you need — prebiotics, probiotics, and fiber — and very little of that which you don't: sugar, pesticides, and artificial ingredients topping the list of ingredients that harm gut flora. Fermented cabbage made with a starter culture would be great solution, as it's very inexpensive to make, and stores well. e evidence overwhelmingly points to the fact that unless you have a healthy gut, your health will suffer to some degree, and recovery from illness can be severely hampered. Studies have shown that a high-fiber (especially soluble fiber) diet can help reduce your risk of premature death from any cause, and this is likely because it helps to reduce your risk of so many chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer. As evidenced by the three studies discussed above, a child's microbiome may also play a crucial role in malnutrition. If your baby's gut is severely unbalanced, his or her health may be adversely impacted even if eating a reasonably nutritious diet. Clearly, the issue of malnutrition is most pressing in developing nations, but even Westerners can struggle with this issue, courtesy of eating too much processed food. Besides diet, other lifestyle factors such as exercise and drug use can have an impact, for better or worse. Pregnancy decisions such as whether or not to have an elective C-section and breastfeeding can also have long-term health effects for your child — all because of how these decisions affect your child's microbiome. When it comes to fiber, 25 to 50 grams per 1,000 calories consumed is a healthy goal. Good sources of soluble and insoluble fiber include: • Chia and hemp seeds • Berries • Vegetables: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, peas, green beans, and cauliflower • Root vegetables and tubers: onions, sweet potatoes, and parsnips • Nuts: pecans and macadamia nuts STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT A HIGH-FIBER DIET CAN HELP REDUCE YOUR RISK OF PREMATURE DEATH.