Diet to restore intestinal microflora

A healthy intestinal microflora is one of the components of a person's well-being. The intestine is an important link in the entire digestive system, and if it fails, the intake of vitamins, trace elements and nutrients into the body will be disrupted. From this, all tissues and organs of the human body will experience a lack of them, which can lead to other diseases.

The intestinal microflora and the causes of its violation

The intestinal microflora is a layer of probiotic bacteria that lines the walls of the organ from the inside, thereby forming its local immunity, protecting it from chemicals and pathogenic microflora. Normally, there should be about three kilograms of such bacteria in two forms: lacto- and bifidobacteria. If the human intestinal microflora is in a normal state, then it contributes to the proper absorption of all nutrients, vitamins and microelements that come with food and prevents the absorption of allergens and toxins. And in the case when the layer of probiotic bacteria decreases, the microflora is disturbed, and harmful substances begin to enter the blood, the impact of which can lead to negative consequences.

The main causes of violations of the intestinal microflora can be called:

• taking antibiotics, antiseptic and laxatives;
• exhausted immunity;
• hormonal disbalance;
• food poisoning;
• stress;
• the presence of bad habits;
• improper nutrition.

In addition, a decrease in the number of probiotic bacteria inside the intestine begins to cause the predominance of opportunistic and pathogenic microorganisms, which ultimately leads to the onset of dysbacteriosis.

Ways to restore intestinal microflora

In order to restore the disturbed intestinal microflora, it is necessary to ensure the intake of both lacto- and bifidobacteria into the body. There are two ways to ensure this, namely, start taking medications, or start eating foods that contain these types of bacteria. At the same time, using two methods at the same time, it will be much easier and faster to achieve a positive result.

Products for the restoration of intestinal microflora

The main products for restoring the intestinal microflora are:

• dairy products;
• acidophilic drinks;
• fresh vegetables and fruits;
• pickled vegetables;
• grain crops and cereals created from them.

Dairy products

Kefir and yogurt, which are among the most beloved fermented milk products, contain probiotics themselves, which are the basis of the intestinal microflora. By eating them, the number of beneficial bacteria will increase, thereby returning a person to a normal state. At the same time, it should be noted that fermented milk products, the name of which begins with the prefix bio: biokefir or bioyogurt, are more useful from this point of view. The explanation for this lies in the fact that in these products the number of lacto- and bifidobacteria is increased significantly. And since most of the beneficial microorganisms are unstable to the effects of bile and gastric juice, some of them may not reach the desired “point”. In the case of bioproducts, their number reaching the intestine increases dramatically.

acidophilus drinks

The main acidophilic drinks that can be purchased at the store include yogurt and milk. The name of such products must contain the word "acidophilic". They are made by adding a starter containing acidophilus bacillus to the original product. This type of bacteria belongs to the probiotic and at the same time much better than all the others take root in the human intestine, suppress harmful microorganisms, release vitamin B, lactic acid and numerous useful enzymes during their life. The finished drink has a viscous texture and a sour-milk or sweetish taste. In addition to this, lactic acid streptococci are added to yogurt.

Fresh vegetables and fruits, cereals

Fresh vegetables and fruits are also products that restore the intestinal microflora, but at the same time, their purpose is not to deliver beneficial bacteria to the human body, but to create an optimal environment for their reproduction and existence. Especially useful are vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, cabbage, green peas, pumpkin, zucchini, beets, fruits - apples. From grain crops, rye, rice and oats can be distinguished, and all cereals that are made from them in one way or another.

The beneficial properties of these products are explained by the presence of dietary fiber in them - fiber, which is not absorbed in the intestines, but enhances its peristalsis, attracts water, which facilitates its work. In addition, dietary fiber carries out the removal of toxins, toxins, excess cholesterol and sugar. In order for these processes to proceed normally, they must be at least 30 percent in the total human diet, both vegetables and fruits, and cereals.

pickled vegetables

Sauerkraut and cabbage are dishes that are prepared based on the method of lactic acid fermentation and lacto-fermentation. These processes are formed as a result of the decomposition of sugar by lactic acid bacteria, followed by the production of lactic acid from it. This substance has a specific taste and smell characteristic of fermented foods, and is also a good environment for probiotic bacteria to live in the intestines. In addition, the fermentation process increases the amount of vitamins in vegetables. So sauerkraut is rich in vitamin C to a much greater extent than in the fresh state. And at the same time, the absorption of nutrients by the body occurs better. By eating pickled vegetables, it is easier for the body to process fats, blood pressure decreases and blood composition is regulated.

Food restrictions

A diet to restore intestinal microflora consists not only in eating foods rich in bifidus and lactobacilli, but also in limiting the use of fried and smoked foods, rich and white bakery products, carbonated drinks, marinades, sausages and canned food. At the same time, there are no strict restrictions in the name of products. You can eat almost anything, just by changing the method of preparation. An example of this is the rejection of fried fish or meat in favor of the same products that have been heat-treated by boiling or steam exposure. Sugar can be replaced with honey, and white bread with rye.

Diet Rules

In addition to the fact that it is necessary to find out which foods restore the intestinal microflora, and which, on the contrary, negatively affect the state of this organ of the human body, the diet is based on a set of certain rules. The main ones include:

• the correct drinking regime, which consists in the use of water without gases. If it is raw water, then it must first be purified from various impurities using various filters. It is forbidden to drink water while eating. This can be done either half an hour before a meal, or two hours after it;
• Meals should take place at strictly defined times throughout the diet. This is necessary so that the stomach, waiting for food to arrive, releases the right amount of gastric juice in time, which normalizes the microflora and positively affects the entire digestive system as a whole. The total number of meals is four - breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Before going to bed, to relieve the feeling of hunger, you can drink a glass of kefir;
• the duration of the diet cannot be less than one week. During this period, a person should eat only healthy foods and strictly at a certain time. The next week will be more gentle and allows you to sometimes "pamper" yourself.

Thus, a diet that ensures the normalization of the intestinal microflora is based on eating only healthy foods that provide the intake of probiotic bacteria and create a favorable environment for their life. In addition, throughout the entire time it is necessary to observe the schedule of food intake and the correct drinking regimen. The intake of lacto- and bifidobacteria in dosage form is also mandatory at the moment.